Finance Assistant

Uxbridge Employment Agency; Denham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, close-knit working enviro n/

Exposure across finance, projects and.

Job summary

Uxbridge Employment Agency is seeking a Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator for a permanent, full-time role in a Denham-based office. You will manage ledgers, process supplier invoices, and assist with administration across finance and operations.

The role requires construction-sector experience, CIS and VAT knowledge, and proficiency with Sage 50, Excel, Word, and Outlook. It is a Monday to Friday, office-based position with a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance in construction-related business.
• Knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme).
• Understanding of VAT Domestic Reverse Charge.
• Experience using Sage 50.
• Sales and purchase ledger experience.
• Credit control and reconciliation experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Confident, helpful communication style.
• Flexible attitude to support wider team.

Responsibilities

• Managing sales and purchase ledger using Sage 50.
• Processing and inputting supplier invoices.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders.
• Raising, matching and updating purchase orders.
• Producing cost reports for Project Managers.
• Assisting with credit control.
• Monthly company credit card reconciliations, including gathering receipts.
• Dealing with supplier and invoice queries.
• Supporting the Finance Controller with general accounts duties.
• Liaising with accountants regarding CIS and HMRC verifications.
• Checking subcontractor information and relevant company compliance documentation.
• Supporting site and office-based teams with general queries.
• General administration including filing, answering calls and assisting with the smooth running of the office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator

Location: Denham
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
Office Based

We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator to join a well-established, close-knit business within the construction sector.

This is a varied position working closely with the Finance Controller, combining day-to-day accounts responsibilities with general office administration. It would suit someone who enjoys working within a smaller business where everyone works together and is happy to get involved across different areas.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing sales and purchase ledger using Sage 50
• Processing and inputting supplier invoices
• Matching invoices against purchase orders
• Raising, matching and updating purchase orders
• Producing cost reports for Project Managers
• Assisting with credit control
• Monthly company credit card reconciliations, including gathering and matching receipts
• Dealing with supplier and invoice queries
• Supporting the Finance Controller with general accounts duties
• Liaising with accountants regarding CIS and HMRC verifications
• Checking subcontractor information and relevant company compliance documentation
• Supporting site and office-based teams with general queries
• General administration including filing, answering calls and assisting with the smooth running of the office

What We're Looking For

Due to the nature of the role, previous finance/accounts experience within the construction industry is essential.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance position in a construction-related business
• Good working knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Understanding of the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge
• Experience using Sage 50
• Sales and purchase ledger experience
• Experience processing invoices and purchase orders
• Credit control and reconciliation experience
• Good Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organised approach
• A confident, helpful communication style
• A flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider team when required

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
• Friendly, close-knit working environment
• Varied position offering exposure across finance, projects and general business operations

This is a fully office-based role in Denham and therefore candidates must be comfortable working on-site five days per week.

If you have a strong accounts background within construction and are looking for a varied, hands‑on position within a smaller, supportive business, we would love to hear from you.