Closing Date: 15/11/2026 Accounts Assistant Bowburn - Salaried Central Services Explore

Esh Group; Bowburn; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Esh Group’s Esh Homes Ltd seeks an Accounts Assistant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping for the Homes division and JV companies. You will post journals, process invoices, and support month-end reporting while ensuring VAT compliance and robust audit trails.

The role is within the Finance Department, requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to handle multiple entities. Prior experience with COINS/Sage/Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial, and construction VAT rules are advantageous.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Experience with month-end processes and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of CIS and construction VAT rules is desirable.
• Experience accounting for joint ventures or multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for Homes by Esh division across JV companies.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions.
• Raise sales invoices and process customer receipts with accurate allocations.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and support credit control.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assist with month-end reporting.
• Assist with monthly management information and statutory reporting.
• Support year-end audit processes and audit trails.

Skills

Month-end processes

Double-entry bookkeeping

Journals posting

Bank reconciliations

Intercompany accounting

Excel

VAT rules

ERP systems

Audit support

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

COINS

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the role

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for Esh Homes Ltd and a portfolio of joint venture (JV) companies. The role ensures that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled and processed in a timely manner, while supporting month-end reporting, statutory compliance and the wider finance team.

This role is based within the Finance Department, which plays a crucial role in assisting all divisions across the business.

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage the financial records of multiple entities simultaneously.

Location

Bowburn

What we will expect from you

• Maintain accurate accounting records for the Homes by Esh division across multiple joint venture companies
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions
• Raise sales invoices and process customer receipts, ensuring payments are accurately allocated
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and support credit control activities
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple companies and investigate any discrepancies
• Post receipts, payments and journals, including month-end intercompany payments
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and resolve reconciling items
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management information ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records
• Prepare VAT return information and support VAT compliance processes
• Ensure financial records comply with company policies, accounting standards and audit requirements
• Maintain complete and accurate audit trails and assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting
• Reconcile intercompany balances and partner loan accounts
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls
• Provide assistance to colleagues across the wider finance team as required
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role
  

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

What to Expect from us

At Esh, our values shape the way we work every day — and you can expect to see them in action from the moment you join us.

• Care: We prioritise your wellbeing and development, offering a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, learn, and bring your best self to work
• Trust: You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, with managers who believe in your abilities and are there to support you when needed
• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option. You can rely on open, honest communication and fair decision making
• Respect: We value diverse perspectives and create a workplace where everyone is listened to, valued, and treated with dignity
• Working Together: Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll join a team that celebrates shared success and supports one another to achieve great results

Together, these values create a workplace where people feel welcome, trusted, appreciated, and proud to be part of the team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Attributes & Skills

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role with responsibility for month-end processes
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with management accounts
• Experience of bank reconciliations, VAT and intercompany accounting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, lookups and pivot tables
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Proactive approach to problem solving with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Experience within the construction, property development or housebuilding sector
• Experience accounting for joint ventures or multiple legal entities
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as COINS, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics or similar
• Knowledge of CIS and construction-related VAT rules
• Experience supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting

Attributes

• Technically strong with a passion for financial excellence
• Proactive and continuously looking for ways to improve processes
• Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships across the business
• Organised, resilient, and capable of managing competing priorities
• Committed to delivering high-quality work and driving continuous improvement