Job Description

Are you looking to begin a career in finance and wish to study towards an internationally recognised qualification with the AAT, or have you started your studies with AAT and want to develop your accounting career in the construction industry whilst working towards qualifications? ICS has an exciting opening for a trainee finance assistant.

At ICS we can offer a wide range of work to enable you to develop your accountancy knowledge under the guidance of our experienced in-house Business Manager and Finance Director.

As you develop your knowledge and achieve exam success the role has the potential to progress into additional areas of the business.

About ICS

Established in 1992, ICS Limited is a leading independent roofing contractor, that specialises in the supply and installation of commercial roofing, cladding and facade systems across the South East.

We pride ourselves on having affiliation with eleven local and national organisations that promote high levels of workmanship and safety in industry.

Our offices are located in Rodmell, Lewes.

Required for the role.

Ability to use Microsoft's Office Suite- Outlook, Word, Excel (Ideally Excel Intermediate)

Experience of using Microsoft Access would also be an advantage.

GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths

Enrolled or eligible to enroll in the AAT study program.

What you need to succeed at ICS

-An enthusiasm and willingness to learn

-Have an appetite to succeed

-Care passionately about the quality of work you provide

-Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently

-Enjoy developing knowledge of a broad range of tasks

-Be a team player and not be afraid to ask for help.

The Role:

Reconcile supplier statements

Assist FD with supplier payments

Posting supplier Invoices

Process overhead invoices

Process specialist supplier Invoices including CIS element

Keep supplier details up to date.

Process customer application for payments

Process customer receipts

Prepare Age Debt report

HMRC Verification of supplier & subcontractors

Reconcile credit card statements for posting

Assist FD with reconciling the bank

Support the FD with the annual audit

Responding to supplier enquiries.

Assist FD with overhead variance analysis

Ad hoc duties

What we can offer:

AAT sponsorship- Paid time off for college and exam days, as well as course and exam fees.

Finance mentoring from in-house ACCA qualified Finance Director.

Free on-site parking

Regular staff social events

Discretionary bonus for completion of Exams.

Annual company staff incentive scheme

Workplace Pension

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

23 Days holiday (Includes Christmas closing)

Other Information about the Role

This is an entry level role or suited to a level 2 AAT Studier. The position is offered full time with a day's release for college available and paid study leave to achieve AAT Level 4 qualification.

Onsite training will be provided by ICS' experienced Business Manager and our ACCA qualified Finance Director.

Work schedule: Onsite Mon-Friday 8am-5pm with college day release available.

Due to the location of the office, a car or alternative transport is required.

Applications will be considered if candidates are in the process of learning to drive.

For further information about this opportunity please forward your CV to Angela Farthing at angelaf@icsroofing.co.uk for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lewes, BN7 3EX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you hold a GSCE qualification in Maths and English Grade 9-4 (A-C)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Finance Assistant