Finance Assistant

Vita Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Recruitment is recruiting a Finance Assistant with construction industry experience and strong Sage 50 skills for an office-based role in South Woodford, East London. The position requires hands-on accounting work across ledgers, invoicing and reconciliations.

The successful candidate will manage purchase and sales ledgers, perform bank reconciliations, and maintain accurate records. This is a busy, detail-focused role, five days a week, in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant.
• Construction industry experience is required.
• Hands-on experience using Sage 50 is essential.
• Sound understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general bookkeeping.
• Excellent numerical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Reconciling supplier statements and discrepancies.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping.
• Maintain financial records using Sage 50.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with credit control.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors on account queries.
• Provide general finance support to the business.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Finance Assistant Construction Experience & Sage 50 Essential

Location: South Woodford, East London
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based, 5 days per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team in South Woodford.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within the construction industry and be confident using Sage 50. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who can hit the ground running.

Please note: Previous construction industry experience and practical Sage 50 experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account discrepancies.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and assisting with credit control.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal colleagues regarding account queries.
• Providing general finance and accounts support to the business.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role.
• Proven experience within the construction industry.
• Hands-on experience using Sage 50.
• A sound understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general bookkeeping.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Must be able to commute to South Woodford and work in the office five days per week.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is seeking a reliable, organised and experienced finance professional with a practical understanding of construction accounts and day-to-day financial processes.

Candidates must meet the essential requirements above. Applicants without construction industry experience or Sage 50 experience will not be considered suitable for this position.

This is a fully office-based position in South Woodford, five days per week. Applicants must be able to commute to the office reliably.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position