Junior Accounts Assistant

BAKERS OF DANBURY LIMITED; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Essex based construction company is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to join their Finance and Admin team. The ideal candidate will have some accounts experience, preferably in the construction industry, along with general IT skills and attention to detail. Key responsibilities include managing purchase and sub-contractor ledgers, processing payroll, and raising sales ledger invoices. Competitive salary range is £23,000 to £25,000 per annum with additional benefits like annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Project-related bonuses

Company pension scheme

Contributory private healthcare

Professional development

Qualifications

• Some accounts experience is required, especially in a construction setting.
• General IT skills are necessary.
• Attention to detail is critical for the role.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and manage the purchase ledger.
• Handle the sub-contractor ledger and process invoices.
• Assist with weekly payroll processing.
• Raise sales ledger invoices and address queries related to ledgers.

Skills

Accounts experience

General IT skills

Attention to detail

Interest in accounts career

Job description

LOCATION: Danbury, Essex

JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent

SALARY: £23,000 to £25,000 pa

Junior Accounts Assistant

We are a long-established Essex based construction company, who carry out a broad spectrum of works from specialised restoration works to churches and listed buildings, to mainstream construction and insurance repairs.

We are now seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to join our Finance and Admin team.

You will need to have some accounts experience with construction industry experience also an advantage. General IT skills, attention to detail and an interest in pursuing an accounts career.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger including processing supplier invoices and cheque/BACS runs.
• Sub-Contractor Ledger including processing invoices, cheque runs and CIS statements.
• Reconciling statements.
• Assist with Weekly Payroll processing.
• Raising Sales Ledger invoices.
• Dealing with all queries relating to ledgers and payroll.
• Other ad hoc accounting and administration tasks.

Salary and benefits

• A competitive salary with the opportunity for project related bonuses.
• 23 days annual leave with the addition of statutory bank holidays.
• Auto enrolment into a company pension scheme.
• The opportunity to opt into contributory private healthcare.
• Professional and personal development.

We promote a positive working environment and a great team spirit which we support through team building and social events throughout the year. We are a member of the Building Mental Health Charter and provide all staff with access to a mental health first aider. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

How To Apply

If you would like to apply for the position of Junior Accounts Assistant, please email:

Alternatively, please apply in writing with your CV and overview of your experience to:

Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB.

Established over 145 years ago, Bakers of Danbury are a privately owned Essex based heritage building contractor with an excellent reputation for conservation expertise and quality. We work across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire as well as east, north and central London.