My client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with a strong background in the Construction industry to join their Finance team. Experience in CIS reporting is favourable.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the smooth operations of subcontractor management, purchase ledger activities as well as sales ledger and credit control.
Responsibilities:
Subcontractor Management
- Set up new subcontractors ensuring details are complete and correct CIS verification
- Ensure that PQQs and insurances are correct and approved by the SHEQ Director
- Inputting subcontractor invoices and liaising with Project Team to ensure payment authorisations are received and any discrepancies are resolved
- Liaise with subcontractors regarding payments and ensuring accurate subcontractor records at all times
- Maintain subcontractor retention records
- Prepare payment runs
- Monthly CIS Return completion and submission
Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices matching to purchase orders
- Ensure authorisations have been received from Project Team prior to payment and resolve any queries
- Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate supplier records
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Ensure VAT invoices are received for pro-forma payments
Sales ledger
- Set up new projects
- Create and maintain client records
- Raise sale invoices to clients
- Credit control
- Monitor sales retentions and relevant due dates
- Perform credit checks on new clients
General Accounting Support
Assisting with month-end procedures
Posting credit card and petty cash journals
Filing and scanning
Any other administrative tasks relating to the role including answering incoming Reception calls when required.
Skills
Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant within the Construction industry
Proficient in accounting software (eVision is preferred)
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and be proactive
Strong organisational skills and time management
A relevant finance qualification is preferred
Package:
Salary: 32-35k per annum
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Death in service 4 x salary
- Pension
Office based, 8am - 5pm (Full Time)