Finance Assistant

Confidential; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator to join a close-knit construction business. Based on-site in Denham, you will support the Finance Controller with day-to-day accounting, invoicing, ledger management and project cost reporting.

You will handle Sage 50 ledgers (sales and purchases), supplier invoices, PO matching, reconciliations and credit control, plus general admin.

Qualifications

• Previous finance/accounts experience within construction is essential.
• Experience with CIS and VAT reverse charge processes.
• Proficient in Sage 50 and ledger management.
• Strong Excel, Word and Outlook and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers and process supplier invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and raise/update POs.
• Produce cost reports for project managers and assist with credit control.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements and receipts, handle queries.
• Support site and office teams with general accounts and admin tasks.
• Liaise with accountants on CIS and HMRC verifications.

Skills

Sage 50

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

VAT Domestic Reverse Charge

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Invoice processing

Credit control

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 50

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

• 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.

• 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 experienceGood 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.

Due to the high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

A little more about us:

We are Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency), and act as an Employment Agency when advertising permanent roles and as an Employment Business when advertising temporary or contract roles.

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