Assistant Accountant

Swallow Ventures Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing construction business in Bedford is seeking a Part Time Accountant to manage various finance tasks. This role offers 25 to 27 hours per week on-site with flexible hours, making it ideal for experienced finance professionals looking for part-time work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Good knowledge of CIS and intercompany accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly payments to CIS subcontractors based on timesheets.
• Post weekly invoices received from subcontractors.
• Process the month-end payment run.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Part Time Accountant - Construction - Bedford

We are currently partnering with a well-established and growing construction business based in Bedford, seeking a Part Time Accountant.

This is a newly created role offering 25 to 27 hours per week, to be worked on-site with flexible hours. It suits an experienced finance professional looking for part-time work within a friendly and fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the company directors and working closely with site managers, you will handle a broad range of transactional and operational finance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare weekly payments to CIS subcontractors based on site managers' submitted timesheets.
2. Post weekly invoices received from subcontractors.
3. Input supplier invoices and match them to delivery notes.
4. Process the month-end payment run.
5. Handle intercompany charges for plant and vehicles.
6. Reconcile supplier statements.
7. Allocate intercompany transactions.
8. Maintain annual leave records.
9. Support ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required.

What We're Looking For

1. Proven experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
2. Good knowledge of CIS and intercompany accounting preferred.
3. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Confidence in using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
5. Reliable and proactive team player.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, reputable business in the construction sector. Your contribution will be valued as part of a dedicated finance team.

Location: Bedford (on-site only)

Hours: 25-27 hours per week with flexible scheduling

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience