Senior Finance Assistant

EA Associates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Colchester seeks a part-time Senior Finance Assistant to support financial operations. Duties include invoicing, payroll, supplier management, and reconciliations. Ideal candidates will hold AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent experience, with proficiency in Xero and Excel. This role offers a chance to contribute to a reputable company with diverse projects in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of AAT Level 3/4 or 10 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Xero and advanced Excel skills required.
• Familiarity with accounts to Trial Balance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage client invoicing and credit control efficiently.
• Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Process weekly and monthly payroll submissions.

Skills

Xero

Excel

Client Invoicing

Credit Control

Bank Reconciliation

Payroll Management

Account Management

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Construction Manager

Hubdoc

Job description

The Client:

A leading main contractor working within the residential, social housing, commercial, education, leisure, public and healthcare sectors and a stalwart of the local construction industry over the last 80 years, this forward-thinking and ambitious contractor have a reputation for delivering complex new build and refurbishment projects to the highest of standards.

The Role:

Due to growth and an influx of new projects, they are looking to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant, reporting directly into the business’ CFO, on a part time basis (3 days a week) to provide much needed support.

Responsibilities:

• Client Invoicing & credit control
• Set up new supplier/subcontractor accounts and maintain existing ones
• Deal externally with suppliers and subcontractors
• Subcontractor CIS checks, reconciliation & returns to HMRC
• Code & enter purchase, supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Check supplier/subcontractor statements
• Match PO’s & goods received notes to supplier invoices, deal and resolve any discrepancies
• Check Plant hire supplier invoices to site
• Weekly & Monthly payment runs
• Manage and maintain sales & purchase ledgers
• Provide support to reception
• Manage the Accounts mailbox (when required)
• Co-manage holiday chart
• Assist with rolling cashflow forecast
• Ensure expense claims are received from staff and processed
• Manage weekly employee timesheets
• Analysis and processing of credit cards
• Bank & credit card reconciliation
• Weekly & Monthly Payroll & Pension submissions
• Assist with monthly cashflow forecast & job costing
• Assist with month end processes & close
• Assist with accounts to Trial Balance
• Assist with Audit preparation
• General ad-hoc admin/finance duties as required
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT Level 3/4 or 10 years Qualified by Experience as Assistant Accountant/Senior Finance Assistant position
• Xero experience and Excel knowledge (essential - VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Ability to take accounts to TB
• Proven experience in a similar role (construction industry experience beneficial)
• Working experience of Construction Manager & Hubdoc beneficial
  
  

What to do next:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, apply via the link below and we look forward to discussing the role in more detail with you.

If this role is not for you, but you are interested in exploring new opportunities, we'd still be keen to hear from you as we cover a wide range of positions with contractors and developers of all shapes and sizes, so please get in touch on the number provided.

Please note, all applications are held in the strictest confidence