Accounts Assistant

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Processing supplier invoices.
• Coding invoices to the correct project or cost centre.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English preferred