Finance Assistant

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Finance Assistant for a standalone role within a building/construction company. You will manage day-to-day finance tasks and some administration.

Responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, credit control, weekly payroll for subcontractors (CIS knowledge desirable), bank reconciliations, tax returns, cost analysis, expenses, and site plant bookings. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel essential; construction background advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional accounts and ledgers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and QuickBooks.
• Payroll/CIS knowledge desirable.
• Construction industry background advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable and receivable management.
• Credit control and processing tax returns.
• Weekly payroll for subcontractors; CIS knowledge desirable.
• Bank reconciliations and cost analysis reports.
• Booking plant for sites; ordering materials and office supplies.
• Managing company insurances and accreditations; fleet oversight.

Skills

Transactional accounting

Organised

Payroll knowledge

Excel proficiency

Construction experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

A successful and established firm in the building/construction trade are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant – who can take on all of the day to day Finance and Accounts duties in a standalone capacity – someone who can hit the ground running. There will also be other duties more along the lines of Administration/Office Management;

• Accounts payable and receivable
• Credit control
• Weekly payroll for subcontractors (payroll and CIS knowledge desirable)
• Bank reconciliations
• Processing tax returns
• Cost analysis reports
• Processing expenses
• Booking plant for sites
• Ordering materials and office supplies
• Managing the vehicle fleet
• Looking after the companies various insurances and accreditations

To be successful, you will have a strong background in transactional accounts, be highly organised, have knowledge of Quickbooks and be familiar with Excel. A background in construction would also be an advantage.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.