Job Description

ESG

Job title: Accounts Assistant

Hours of work: 8am - 5pm. Overtime as required

Accountable to: Management Accountant

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance department with daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong purchase and sales ledger experience, good understanding of CIS and subcontractor payments, and excellent accuracy skills. Candidates should be AAT Level 3 qualified or above.

Duties and Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly Post and reconcile company credit card invoices Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries

Sales Ledger

Raise customer invoices and credit notes Monitor outstanding debt and assist with credit control Allocate customer payments

CIS & Subcontractor Payments

Verify subcontractor status and ensure CIS compliance Process CIS deductions and subcontractor payments Maintain accurate CIS records for HMRC reporting

Banking & Reconciliations

Prepare and process bank payments Complete regular bank reconciliations Reconcile Director Loan Accounts

Administration & Department Support

Provide cover for the finance department when required Perform general administrative duties Support internal teams with finance-related queries

Skills & Requirements

Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy Strong organisational and time-management skills Confident communicator with suppliers and internal departments Good numeracy skills and ability to work to deadlines AAT Level 3 or above (or equivalent experience)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,400.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person