Construction Admin & Accounts Assistant | Varied, Full-Time

Pertemps Tm; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Tm in Torquay is seeking an Administrator / Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will support accounts, administration, HR and general office operations within a well-established construction business.

You will handle AP/AR, credit control, VAT/CIS returns, payroll-related tasks, and daily office duties, working closely with management and suppliers to keep the business running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction industry preferred.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Confident with numbers and financial information.
• Experience in accounts and general administration.
• Payroll experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support including ordering office supplies and maintaining staff holiday records.
• Handle customer enquiries via phone and email.
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Carry out credit control and monitor outstanding payments.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Support HR administration and GDPR compliance.
• Coordinate supplier orders and materials purchases.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain site/management diaries and general office duties.
• Assist with day-to-day accounts tasks and record-keeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Numeracy

Communication skills

Payroll experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Tm in Torquay is seeking an Administrator / Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will support accounts, administration, HR and general office operations within a well-established construction business.

You will handle AP/AR, credit control, VAT/CIS returns, payroll-related tasks, and daily office duties, working closely with management and suppliers to keep the business running smoothly.