Accounts Assistant / Finance Administrator in London)

Austin Rose Associates Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor in Central London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, performing bank reconciliations, and working with CIS processes. Candidates should have proven finance experience, preferably within the construction sector, and familiarity with Sage and Eque2 software.

Benefits

Competitive salary

BUPA health insurance

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance/accounts roles, especially in construction/contracting.
• Good understanding of CIS and HMRC guidelines.
• Experience with Sage and Eque2 software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledger tasks and ensure correct billing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify subcontractors and submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC.

Skills

Finance management

Supplier invoicing

Credit control

Bank reconciliation

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

Education

No specific qualifications mentioned

Tools

Sage

Eque2

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Finance Administrator

Are you an Accounts Assistant seeking a new challenge with a growing Electrical Contractor based in Central London?

Our client is a well-established electrical contractor based in the City of London, delivering high-quality electrical services to commercial clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager with a focus on purchase ledger, sales ledger, CIS, bank reconciliations, and credit control.

Key responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger

Process purchase orders in full and email to suppliers, code supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies

Prepare payment runs, manage supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements

Sales Ledger and Credit Control

Raise and issue client invoices in line with project milestones and contracts monitoring the accounts receivable and allocate receipts

Work with project managers to ensure correct billing and timely collection

Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue accounts and issue statements and reminder letters and escalate problem debts as required

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

Verify subcontractors with HMRC and process subcontractor invoices, ensuring correct deductions

Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC and issue CIS payment and deduction statements

Bank Reconciliations

Perform daily/weekly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts

Post and reconcile transactions within the accounting software and investigate and resolve discrepancies

Requirements:

Proven experience in a similar finance/accounts role, preferably within the construction or contracting sector with a good understanding of CIS and relevant HMRC guidelines

Ideally Sage and Eque2 software experience

Benefits:

A competitive salary

BUPA health insurance

24 days holiday