Finance Assistant

BMSL Group Ltd; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career development

Modern office in Talbot Green

Collaborative environment

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd in Pontyclun, South Wales, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Purchase Ledger / Accounts Clerk team. You will manage supplier invoices, support payment runs and keep supplier accounts up to date within a busy, project-led contractor environment.

This permanent role offers a hands-on finance workload, exposure to month-end activities, and opportunities to develop within a well-established building services contractor with over 30 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant or a similar finance position.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and administrative skills.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Experience using accounting or finance software.
• Competent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines within a busy environment.
• AAT qualification or equivalent finance training is desirable.
• Experience using Sage or Xero or similar accounting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing invoice queries and resolving payment issues.
• Assisting with supplier payment runs.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Processing expenses and company card transactions.
• Supporting month-end finance activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments.
• Providing general accounts and administrative support to the wider finance team.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Clerk

Accounts Assistant

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

AAT qualification

AAT studies

Finance training

Tools

Sage

Xero

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger / Accounts Clerk

Location: Pontyclun, South Wales

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Type: Permanent

Join a Successful and Well-Established Building Services Contractor

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to work as a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Clerk. You'll be joining a successful and well-established contractor with over 30 years of experience delivering projects across the commercial, industrial, construction and building services sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to join an experienced finance team and play a key role in the day-to-day financial operation of a busy project-led business.

The role offers a varied workload across purchase ledger, supplier account management and general accounts support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Managing invoice queries and resolving payment issues
• Assisting with supplier payment runs
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
• Processing expenses and company card transactions
• Supporting month-end finance activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments
• Providing general accounts and administrative support to the wider finance team

Requirements

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant or a similar finance position
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good numerical and administrative skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• Experience using accounting or finance software
• Competent Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines within a busy environment

Desirable

• Experience within construction, building services, M&E, engineering or contracting environments
• Experience processing supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Understanding of purchase orders, supplier accounts and invoice matching
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries
• AAT qualification, AAT studies or equivalent finance training
• Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting software

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Permanent opportunity with a successful and established business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work within an experienced finance team
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Varied and busy role supporting a diverse portfolio of projects
• Modern office environment in Talbot Green

Additional Information

Candidates with experience in construction, building services, M&E or engineering environments will be particularly relevant. However, applicants from other sectors with strong purchase ledger and accounts experience are also encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Clerk or Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a stable and successful business, we'd love to hear from you