ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - PART TIME

Vulcan Building Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company in City Of London is seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant. The role includes processing daily transactions, managing payroll, and ensuring accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience in construction and be confident in using Excel and accounting software. Competitive package includes study support and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension contributions after probation

Study support towards qualifications

Qualifications

• At least 2 years accounting experience, ideally in construction.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel at basic/intermediate level.
• Experience with credit control and analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process daily accounting transactions.
• Check and process subcontractor invoices.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Credit control skills

Analytical skills

Education

Studying towards AAT or ACCA

Tools

Sage 50 or similar accounting software

Job description

Overview

Synergy Trading Group Limited is looking for a Part Time Accounts Assistant.

Based: In a friendly, supportive and sociable environment with an open-door policy, based in modern offices on Station Road, Belmont, SM2, accommodating approx. 20 office-based staff. A few minutes from the station with parking easily available in nearby roads, and to rear of the office (on a first come, first served basis).

Hours: 24/25 hours weekly, office based, with option to work across 4 or 5 days per week.

Package: 35Kpa (pro rata); 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata), increasing annually. Generous employer pension contribution after probation period. Study support is also available towards a relevant qualification with this position.

About Us: Synergy Trading Group (STG) represents a complete Building Services Hub delivered by a Group of trade businesses

VBS - Leading Mechanical & Electrical engineers; our flagship company, est. 1993.

MBS Maintenance Specialists; protecting and regulating all MEP Building Services.

IN-VENT - Experts in the supply & installation of ductwork & ventilation.

SGD - Premium building, property refurbishment & development specialists.

The Role: We are seeking a competent and self-motivated individual to join our team, with at least 2 years accounting experience, ideally within a construction environment.

Processing daily accounting transactions for three of the group s subsidiaries, processing the monthly payrolls and other statutory returns, responsibility for checking the CIS and VAT treatment of all subcontractor invoices.

You will be engaging with Directors and management across all the Group businesses so confident communication and interaction skills are important generally, for managing a range of colleague, client and supplier communications.

Responsibilities:

• Entering and reconciling bank and credit card transactions.
• Raising and posting sales invoices.
• Checking subcontractor invoices contain correct CIS and VAT figures before processing them on the system.
• Entering and reconciling credit card transactions.
• Checking and processing weekly and bi-weekly agency invoices.
• Entering weekly timesheets and expenses.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Setting up and maintaining customer and supplier accounts, including Weekly credit control.
• Liaising with clients and suppliers.
• Processing the monthly payroll, CIS returns and VAT returns
• Maintaining short-term cash flows.
• Processing bank payments.
• Month-end reconciliations.

Requirements:

• Confident in using Microsoft Excel at basic/intermediate level.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification e.g. AAT or ACCA.
• Competent credit control skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Previous experience of Sage 50 or similar accounting software required.
• Experience within the construction industry.

If applying please confirm your current employment status & availability to start a new position, thank you.