Administrator / Accounts Assistant

Eden Brown; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction business in Sevenoaks is seeking a dependable Admin / Accounts Assistant to support finance and operational teams. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing project documentation, and providing administrative support. This stable, long-term position values organization and accuracy, offering a friendly office environment and hybrid work after onboarding. Salary ranges from £27,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Stable long-term position

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or accounts support role, ideally in construction or project-based environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to project teams.
• Manage document control and project paperwork.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Time management skills

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Opportunity

I'm working exclusively with a well-established construction business based in Edenbridge that continues to grow through repeat clients and strong project delivery.

Following internal promotions and expansion, they're looking for a dependable Admin / Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and professional office team you will be sharing duties with another Accounts Assistant / Administrator to ensure their is always suitable cover and support in the role.ed

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety - supporting both the finance and operational teams with day-to-day administration, documentation, and coordination across multiple live construction projects.

It's a stable, long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in being organised, accurate, and supportive within a busy, hands-on office environment.

The Role

Working alongside the Finance Manager, Commercial team, and site support staff, you'll handle a broad mix of accounts administration, project support, and general office coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Finance Support

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Raise and track purchase orders (POs) and ensure approvals are in place.
• Assist with sales invoicing and reconciling accounts.
• Maintain supplier records and handle invoice or payment queries.
• Support monthly payment runs and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Help with expense reports, petty cash, and timesheet data.

Office & Project Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to project and site teams.
• Manage document control, filing, and distribution of project paperwork.
• Maintain project registers (subcontractor details, insurances, RAMS logs, etc.).
• Support onboarding of new subcontractors and ensure compliance documents are up to date.
• Coordinate deliveries, equipment orders, and supplier communications.
• Assist with preparation of O&M manuals, handover packs, and client documentation.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and manage general correspondence.
• Help organise meetings, training, and travel arrangements when required.

About You

You'll be a practical, organised, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys keeping things running smoothly and working as part of a small, collaborative team.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative or accounts support role - ideally within construction, engineering, or a project-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting software (Xero, Sage, or similar).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Proactive, dependable, and happy in a steady support role.
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a busy office.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working available once settled in the role.
• Stable, long-term position in a successful and supportive construction business.
• Friendly office environment with hands-on teamwork.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.