Accounts Assistant (Fixed Term) - Redditch

RM Contractors Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in groundworks and civil engineering is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Redditch office. The role involves processing invoices, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be proficient in MS Office. This is a fixed-term position with a focus on teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts generalist role within groundworks/construction.
• Knowledge of domestic VAT reverse charge and CIS.

Responsibilities

• Processing subcontractor invoices and resolving queries.
• Maintaining the subcontractor ledger and ensuring payments are up to date.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Level 2 AAT

Tools

MS Office

Job description

30 years of quality groundworks and civil engineering

We are now recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts team to perform all accounts tasks related to subcontractors; performing daily transactions, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable and CIS processing. You will report to the Junior Accounts Manager based in our regional office in Redditch.

RM Contractors have been delivering quality residential groundworks and civil engineering services for almost 30 years. With regional offices in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Leicestershire we're well placed to serve the UK's top house builders operating in the Midlands and Home Counties. Our experienced team and large fleet of machinery allow us to respond to client needs and challenges whilst offering the best quality of service; collaborative working within the sector is something we value highly.

At RM Contractors, we are committed to the following values:

• Family and Community
• Dedicated Service
• Workmanship
• Innovation and Sustainability

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing subcontractor invoices and resolving any related queries.
• Processing CIS payments and update relevant systems.
• Processing and maintaining the subcontractor ledger, ensuring payments are up to date and liaise with other departments where necessary.
• Provide information to senior management on request.

The Successful Applicant will:

• Hold Level 2 AAT (preferable) or equivalent proven experience.
• Have proven experience in an account's generalist role within groundworks/construction and relevant experience in subcontracting.
• Have knowledge of domestic VAT reverse charge.
• Have CIS knowledge.
• Be GDPR competent.
• Be proficient with MS office software (Word, Excel.)
• Have the ability to multi-task department needs, plan and prioritise and shift priorities quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Can build long-term external relationships.
• Excellent communication across all business levels.
• Have the ability to problem solve.
• Work with high levels of accuracy.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information.
  

Behaviours

• Be resilient, professional and have a good work ethic.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to the business needs of a growing and changing organisation.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and within a small team.
  

Package

• Contract Type - Fixed Term, 9 months
• Weekly Hours 08:00 - 16:00, Mon-Fri (or similar)

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