Accounts Assistant / Finance Administrator
Are you an Accounts Assistant seeking a new challenge with a growing Electrical Contractor based in Central London?
Our client is a well-established electrical contractor based in the City of London, delivering high-quality electrical services to commercial clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager with a focus on purchase ledger, sales ledger, CIS, bank reconciliations, and credit control.
Key responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
* Process purchase orders in full and email to suppliers, code supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare payment runs, manage supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements
Sales Ledger and Credit Control
* Raise and issue client invoices in line with project milestones and contracts monitoring the accounts receivable and allocate receipts
* Work with project managers to ensure correct billing and timely collection
* Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue accounts and issue statements and reminder letters and escalate problem debts as required
CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)
* Verify subcontractors with HMRC and process subcontractor invoices, ensuring correct deductions
* Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC and issue CIS payment and deduction statements
Bank Reconciliations
* Perform daily/weekly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
* Post and reconcile transactions within the accounting software and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a similar finance/accounts role, preferably within the construction or contracting sector with a good understanding of CIS and relevant HMRC guidelines
* Ideally Sage and Eque2 software experience
Benefits:
* A competitive salary
* BUPA health insurance
* 24 days holiday