Accounts Administrator

Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, our client, a well-established Civil Engineering contractor based in Inverness, is looking to expand their accounts team. They currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join their business on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 16:30 and Friday 08:30 – 15:30, with a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Support for further training and professional development will be provided for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing:

Financial & Accounting Tasks

Process purchase ledger invoices
Process sales ledger invoices
Prepare accrual journals
Manage ad-hoc payments
Handle petty cash
Oversee credit control
Review and process credit applications
Maintain supplier and customer database

Timesheets & Site Administration

Process weekly timesheets
Manage weekly subcontractor invoices
Maintain internal plant journals
Handle site paperwork

Quarry Operations & Administration

Administer quarry operations, royalties, and taxes
Process quarry sales and purchase invoices

Vehicle & Plant Management

Manage vehicle MOT, tax, insurance, and driver checks
Oversee plant annual inspection and certification
Maintain and distribute live hire reports

Training & Security

Maintain training matrix and organize training/tests
Manage training grant applications
Process security applications

Staff & Resource Management

Authorise and record staff holidays
Control PPE stock and maintain register
Manage stationery and sundries control and ordering

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience in an accounts or finance related role
A good understanding of basic bookkeeping and financial processes
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
A proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion.

In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment