Accounts Assistant – Maternity Cover

Artemis Human Capital; Toome; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity cover

Flexible working

Flexitime

29 days leave

Birthday off

Early finish Fridays

Uniform provided

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Artemis Human Capital partners with a construction business to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their finance team based in Toomebridge. The role covers the Purchase Ledger, CIS administration and supplier reconciliations within a fast-paced environment, with project management system support.

The position is a 9-month maternity cover contract with potential for extension and flexible working options. The role requires strong attention to detail and solid experience in construction finance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant.
• Strong CIS knowledge.
• Solid purchase ledger practice with supplier reconciliations.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Excel.
• Sage 200 experience advantageous.
• Experience with project management software beneficial.
• IATI qualification or studying towards a finance qualification advantageous.
• Intrastat experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Purchase Ledger and ensure supplier invoices are processed on time.
• Administer CIS including subcontractor verification and monthly returns.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end processes.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Act as internal lead for project management software and drive process improvements.
• Assist with financial reporting and broader finance administration.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc duties.
• Ensure financial information is accurate and maintained to procedures.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

CIS

Finance Assistant

Construction Industry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Excel

Sage 200

Project management

IATI qualification

Intrastat experience

Education

IATI qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with an established construction business to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their finance team based in Toomebridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a background in construction who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage key accounting processes. You’ll take ownership of the Purchase Ledger function, CIS administration and supplier reconciliations while also supporting wider finance activities and project management systems.

This is a9-month maternity cover contract, with the potential for extension beyond the initial contract period based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time
• Process and administer the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including subcontractor verification and monthly returns
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end processes
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations
• Act as the internal lead for project management software, supporting system administration, user adoption and process improvements
• Assist with financial reporting and wider finance administration as required
• Support the finance team with ad hoc duties and projects
• Ensure all financial information is accurate, complete and maintained in line with company procedures

Who We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of theConstruction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Solid Purchase Ledger experience, including invoice processing and supplier reconciliations
• Previous experience working within theconstruction industry
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Sage 200 experience would be advantageous
• Experience with project management software would be beneficial
• IATI qualification or study towards a relevant finance qualification would be advantageous
• Intrastat experience would be desirable

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• 9-month maternity cover contract with potential for extension
• Flexible working options
• Flexitime scheme
• 29 days annual leave
• Your birthday off as an additional day of leave
• Early finish on Fridays
• Uniform provided
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to gain further experience within an established construction business

Tagged as: CIS, Construction, Purchase Ledger, Supplier Statements