Accounts Assistant; Temporary

Position: Accounts Assistant (Temporary)
Overview

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is a temporary contract for 12 months. The role will mainly focus on invoicing, subcontractor accounts and general accounts administration. This position requires someone organised and reliable to help support the day-to-day running of the accounts function.

Main Duties

Invoicing / Sales Ledger

* Preparing and issuing customer invoices.

* Checking information with project managers before invoices are raised.

* Maintaining accurate sales ledger records.

* Monitoring outstanding invoices and assisting with credit control where required.

Subcontractor Accounts

* Processing subcontractor invoices.

* Checking invoices against work completed and purchase orders where applicable.

* Assisting with preparation of subcontractor payments.

* Maintaining subcontractor records and supporting documentation.

Purchase Ledger

* Processing supplier invoices.

* Coding invoices to the correct project or cost centre.

* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

General Accounts Duties

* Maintaining organised financial records and filing systems.

* Assisting with bank reconciliations.

* Supporting month-end tasks and reporting.

* Providing general accounts administration support to the finance team.

Core Qualities

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Good organisational and time management skills.

* Reliable and able to manage routine tasks independently..

* Good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors.

* Ability to work in a busy office environment and prioritise workload.

Experience and Skills

* Experience in a finance, accounts or administrative role is desired but not required.

* Basic understanding of accounting processes would be beneficial.

* Willingness to learn and develop within an accounts environment.

Qualifications

* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English preferred