Finance Assistant

Vita Recruitment; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vita Recruitment is partnering with a South Woodford-based construction firm to hire an experienced Finance Assistant. The role focuses on hands-on finance duties using Sage 50 and requires prior construction sector experience.

You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, assist with bank reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records. This full-time, office-based position demands reliability and strong numerical and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Hands-on Sage 50 experience.
• Good understanding of purchase and sales ledgers.

Responsabilités

• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with credit control.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal colleagues regarding account queries.
• Provide general finance and accounts support to the business.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Organisational skills

Communication

Outils

Sage 50

Description du poste

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