Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger Management:
- Process and code supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Resolve discrepancies and prepare payment runs for suppliers.
Financial Record Maintenance:
- Accurately record all financial transactions using accounting software.
- Manage bank transactions ensuring financial books and ledgers are up to date.
Reconciliation:
- Reconcile bank and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and resolve any discrepancies between records.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports, including profit and loss statements.
- Help with VAT/CIS returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
Audit Support:
- Assist with year-end financial close processes and provide relevant information to auditors.
Administrative Duties:
- Perform various administrative tasks such as filing, scanning documents, answering phones, and responding to emails to support the finance team.
Construction-Specific Duties:
- Link invoices to specific job costs, ensuring financial data is properly allocated to the correct projects.
- Ensure compliance with construction industry regulations, including subcontractor payments and tax schemes.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Bookkeeping & Accounting Knowledge: A basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles is essential.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to Detail: Strong ability to process financial transactions accurately and identify discrepancies.
- Construction Industry Knowledge: Understanding of construction-specific accounting, including job costing, VAT, and subcontractor payments is a plus.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, managing time and priorities effectively.
- Communication Skills: Clear and professional communication with suppliers and team members.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in a similar accounts assistant role, preferably in the construction industry.
- Familiarity with construction-specific tax schemes, such as CIS (Construction Industry Scheme).
Why Join Us?
- Career Development: Opportunities for growth and professional development within a respected construction company.
- Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative finance team where your input and contributions are valued.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Starting salary: £35,000 (negotiable based on experience). Gym membership, cycle to work scheme.
If you have strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and an interest in the construction industry, we d love to hear from you!