Office Assistant

S C Joseph Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy construction company is looking for a reliable Office Assistant in Hereford to support payroll, bookkeeping, and general office administration. The ideal candidate has experience with Sage and Xero, possesses strong organisational skills, and is able to work independently. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and training opportunities within a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and support in Sage and Xero

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience using Sage Payroll and/or Xero Accounts.
• Previous office or payroll experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with weekly payroll and timesheet processing.
• Supporting with accounts and bookkeeping tasks.
• Processing invoices, expenses, and supplier payments.

Skills

Sage Payroll

Xero Accounts

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Construction Office Assistant
Location: Hereford
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

About Us

We are a busy construction company based in Hereford, delivering quality projects across the region. We are looking for a reliable and organised Office Assistant to join our team and support the day-to-day running of our office.

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting with weekly payroll and timesheet processing using Sage
• Supporting with accounts and bookkeeping tasks using Xero
• Processing invoices, expenses, and supplier payments
• General office administration and record keeping
• Answering phone calls and handling basic enquiries
• Filing, organising paperwork, and maintaining office systems
• Liaising with suppliers, clients, and subcontractors when required

Requirements

• Experience using Sage Payroll and/or Xero Accounts (training can be provided)
• Previous office or payroll experience (construction sector desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident with numbers and financial paperwork
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Training and support in Sage and Xero if required
• A friendly and supportive team environment