Finance Assistant - Precise Accounts & Reporting

Handpicked Construction Personnel; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Government Pension Scheme

31 days leave (incl. Bank Holidays)

Half day off for your birthday

Wellbeing resource centre access

Company vouchers

Wellbeing cash allowance

Health cash plan

Job summary

Handpicked Construction Personnel is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support our finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth daily operations. The role covers accounts payable/receivable, data entry, reconciliations, reporting and admin tasks.

The successful candidate will assist with month-end close, VAT returns, CIS reconciliation and financial analysis while upholding internal controls and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles such as Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant.
• Strong grasp of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Excellent Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger, process supplier invoices and payments.
• Raise and manage sales invoices and billing.
• Handle customer accounts, credit control and debt collection.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and resolve differences.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with statutory reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset register and assist month/year-end closings.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Handpicked Construction Personnel is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support our finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth daily operations. The role covers accounts payable/receivable, data entry, reconciliations, reporting and admin tasks.

The successful candidate will assist with month-end close, VAT returns, CIS reconciliation and financial analysis while upholding internal controls and policies.