Accounts Assistant |Verwood | Temporary

Officeangels; Verwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a temporary role in Verwood to support the finance team. You will process supplier and subcontractor invoices, manage the purchase ledger, and ensure timely payments while adhering to CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME requirements. Strong accuracy and experience with Sage are essential.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this four-week assignment may extend. The role focuses on maintaining supplier relationships and supporting overall accounting tasks

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of purchase ledger processes and supplier payments.
• Experience handling CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME invoices is essential.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices including CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME invoices.
• Manage the purchase ledger, supplier account queries and reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly supplier payments and employee expense payments.
• Conduct CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME verification checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Invoice processing

Supplier payments

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Temporary

Our client is a construction company in Verwood, who is requiring an Accounts Assistant for approximately 4 weeks, but could be extended.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of supplier and subcontractor invoices, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting compliance with Construction Industry Scheme (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME) requirements.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the finance function, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the purchase ledger process and timely payments to suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices, including CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME-related invoices.
• Manage the purchase ledger, supplier account queries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payments and employee expense payments.
• Carry out CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME verification checks and resolve any related queries.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support the wider finance team with administrative and accounting tasks as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software.
• Proven experience processing CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME invoices within a construction environment.
• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or Finance Administrator role.
• Experience managing supplier payments, invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and levels of accuracy.

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