Finance Assistant - Construction

Henley Chase; Lewes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in Lewes is seeking a capable finance assistant to manage supplier invoices, CIS checks, and payments. You will maintain supplier records, reconcile statements, and support the Finance Director with monthly reports. The role requires GCSEs with English and Maths, and enrollment on an AAT or ACCA programme.

A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is essential. You will be involved in supplier verifications, WIP reporting, and year-end audit support, in a dynamic office

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Post supplier and overhead invoices, including specialist supplier invoices with a CIS element.
• Reconcile supplier statements and respond promptly to supplier enquiries.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date supplier records.
• Assist the Finance Director with the preparation and processing of supplier payments.
• Carry out HMRC verification of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare bi-weekly subcontractor labour payment certificates, checking retention and CIS deductions, and process subcontractor labour payment runs.
• Process customer applications for payment and customer receipts, and prepare the aged debtor report.
• Reconcile credit card statements for posting.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow reporting.
• Run monthly work in progress (WIP) reports and reconcile WIP balances, working with the commercial and operational teams to track job progress.
• Support the Finance Director with the production of monthly management accounts and overhead variance analysis.
• Assist with annual audit enquiries.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

AAT/ACCA programme

Job description

Rodmell, Lewes

• Post supplier and overhead invoices, including specialist supplier invoices with a CIS element.
• Reconcile supplier statements and respond promptly to supplier enquiries.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date supplier records.
• Assist the Finance Director with the preparation and processing of supplier payments.
• Carry out HMRC verification of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare bi-weekly subcontractor labour payment certificates, checking retention and CIS deductions, and process subcontractor labour payment runs.
• Process customer applications for payment and customer receipts, and prepare the aged debtor report.
• Reconcile credit card statements for posting.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow reporting.
• Run monthly work in progress (WIP) reports and reconcile WIP balances, working with the commercial and operational teams to track job progress.
• Support the Finance Director with the production of monthly management accounts and overhead variance analysis.
• Assist with annual audit enquiries.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Skills and Experience

• GCSEs at grades 9 4 (A C), including English and Maths.
• Enrolled on, or eligible to enrol on, an AAT or ACCA programme.
• A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.