Job Description

Ash Contracting, an Employers Owners Trust, is a client-focused contractor delivering construction projects throughout London and the Southeast. We also provide management for six additional construction companies from our Kent office near West Malling and are seeking to expand our accounts team at this location.

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant at Ash Contracting who is interested in progressing their career within our finance team. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified, possess at least two years' experience supporting management accounts--including accruals, journals, and month-end processes--and hold a minimum of AAT Level 3 qualification or higher.

Essential skills include:

Strong accounting knowledge: bank reconciliations, purchase ledger/sales ledger, VAT, intercompany accounting, trial balance, credit card administration, and timesheet management for all staff. Experience with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is highly desirable.

Motivation for career progression and commitment to obtaining further qualifications.

Proficiency in accounting software and systems, with an aptitude for implementing and upgrading processes. Solid Microsoft Word and Excel skills are required.

Ability to manage finances across multiple profit centres, offices, and companies.

Attributes:

Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm, diligence, organisation, flexibility, and excellent communication skills--both written and verbal--with individuals at all levels. High numeracy standards are essential. The successful candidate should be proactive, capable of independent work, and contribute positively as part of a team, displaying a progressive, can-do attitude.

Due to the office location, applicants must have their own transport and a valid driving licence. Ash Contracting is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Salary:

32,000-35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Benefits:

Company events, pension scheme, free parking, private dental and medical insurance, and Employers Owners Trust bonus.

Job Type:

Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break, or 9:00am-5:00pm with a half-hour lunch break).

If you are interested in joining the Ash team, please email your CV to. Only candidates who provide responses to the following questions via email will be considered:

Please explain why you believe you are suitable for this role.

Please confirm that you have your own transport and are able to drive to the office.

Please state your salary expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person