Accounts Assistant: Growth, Training & Career Path

Warden Construction Ltd; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Warden Construction Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Lancashire. You will process supplier invoices, expense claims, payments, and maintain ledgers, supporting the Commercial Team.

GCSEs in Maths and English, good Excel skills, and a basic understanding of accounting are essential. Desirable progress towards AAT, with strong organisation and communication to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at least grade C/4 or higher.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, including matching purchase orders and proof of delivery notes, checking prices, and preparing invoices for payment.
• Processing employee expense claims.
• Supporting credit control activities.
• Maintaining purchase, subcontractor, and sales ledgers, including statement reconciliations.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Processing applications for payment.
• Preparing payment batches.
• Raising sales invoices.
• Liaising with third-party providers, clients, suppliers and the Commercial Team.
• Providing general administrative support, including handling incoming and outgoing post and signing for deliveries.
• Maintaining and updating finance procedures and documentation.
• Acting as the first point of contact for the main telephone line.
• Supporting the wider accounts department with additional duties as required.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English A*- C or 9 – 4

Studying towards an AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel (formulas & pivot tables)

Job description

Warden Construction Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Lancashire. You will process supplier invoices, expense claims, payments, and maintain ledgers, supporting the Commercial Team.

GCSEs in Maths and English, good Excel skills, and a basic understanding of accounting are essential. Desirable progress towards AAT, with strong organisation and communication to meet deadlines.