Finance Assistant — Flexible Hours + 31 Days Leave

Handpicked Construction Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Government Pension Scheme

31 days leave

Half day off for your birthday

Wellbeing resource centre access

Company recognition vouchers

Wellbeing Cash allowance

Health Cash plan

Job summary

Handpicked Construction Personnel is seeking a proactive and highly organised Finance Assistant to support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and smooth day-to-day financial processes. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, data entry, reconciliations and monthly reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies.

The role offers either part-time or full-time hours and requires eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Experience with VAT and CIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, payment runs and resolving supplier queries.
• Raise and manage sales invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
• Manage customer accounts, including credit control and the collection of outstanding debts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Perform and maintain daily bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any differences.
• Process employee expense claims and timesheets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journals and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and support statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage the monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reconciliation and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules and analysis to support the Finance Manager.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately recorded.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance Manager and the wider finance team.
• Maintain compliance with company financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Support the Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Maintain accurate filing and documentation of financial records in accordance with company procedures.
• Carry out additional tasks as required by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central

Job description

Handpicked Construction Personnel is seeking a proactive and highly organised Finance Assistant to support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and smooth day-to-day financial processes. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, data entry, reconciliations and monthly reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies.

The role offers either part-time or full-time hours and requires eligibility to work in the UK.