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Job summary
A forward-thinking construction firm is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance manager in daily operations. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing purchase ledgers, and conducting bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have prior finance experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,000 - £30,000 along with additional benefits including pension and medical insurance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in construction.
- Ability to reconcile subcontractor payments.
- Strong numerical skills and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Support the finance manager with day-to-day finance operations.
- Process invoices and manage purchase ledgers.
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations.
Skills
Education
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Exeter outskirts
Hours: Full‑time 8.30am – 5.00pm
Salary: £27,000 ‑ £30,000 per annum DOE
A forward‑thinking construction firm committed to continuous improvement, efficiency, and excellence, are looking for a Finance Assistant to join this growing company. A proactive problem solver with strong communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, sub‑contractors, and internal teams.
- Support the finance Manager with day to day running of the Finance Function
- Purchase ledger, sales ledger, processing subcontractor invoices
- Regular Bank reconciliation
- Process subcontractors invoices
- Accurately process stock and non-stock purchase invoices in a timely manner
- Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate ledgers
- Handling sub‑contractor queries and working closely with different departments
- Working together with the Finance Manager to assist with payroll runs
- Managing proforma payments and liaising with supplies
- Assisting with a new electronic filing system
- Provide general financial administration support
- Prior experience in a Finance or accounting role, Construction/Contractor experience would be an advantage
- AAT qualification or equivalent (desirable).
- Experience of subcontractor payment reconciliations
- Acting as the key point of contact for suppliers & contractors, internal teams
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and numerical skills.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
- Use of Microsoft programs and can pick up systems quickly
- Good communication skills; ability to liaise effectively
- Salary of £27,000‑£30,000 depending on skills and experience.
- Full‑time, stable contract working within new modern office with parking and site facilities
- Opportunities for professional development
- A collaborative supportive open plan team environment
- Company benefits: pension, holiday (33days + bank holidays), Medical insurance to cover family & onsite perks
Please send your CV to Emma today! ecarlisle@rgbrec.co.uk
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