The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are exclusively recruiting on behalf of our client for a hands-on Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business in the construction sector. You will be part of a small, close-knit finance team, taking ownership of the day-to-day accounts across multiple businesses and ensuring records are accurate and up to date in Xero. The role offers genuine progression into Accounts Management as you develop, gradually taking on more responsibility and duties from the external accountants. What You'll Be Doing Preparing and submitting VAT returns Processing invoices and supporting job costing Performing bank reconciliations Assisting with CIS returns (construction-related) Supporting credit control and liaising with suppliers and contractors Handling accounts queries and ad-hoc finance tasks Assisting external accountants with management accounts, reporting and year-end preparation Taking on additional responsibilities over time and developing into an Accounts Manager role What We're Looking For Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeping role Strong working knowledge of Xero Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Construction sector experience and CIS knowledge desirable, but not essential A proactive, resilient approach and the ability to thrive in a lively, fast-paced environment Candidates fr...