We are a construction company based near Diss, Suffolk. We are looking to appoint a full time experienced Accounts Assistant/Office Administrator who is capable of working under pressure with tight deadlines and an eye for detail to cover maternity leave beginning approximately June 2026. The right candidate needs to be highly organised, be able to carry out any necessary office admin duties, answering the telephone, assist with all live duties within a very busy office, multitasking and working alongside the Finance Manager. Knowledge of the construction industry or having a construction background would be an advantage but is not essential and training will be provided where necessary. Some experience is essential as stated below.
Duties to include but not exclusive:
* Sage line 50
* Purchase ledger, accurate processing of invoices and reconciling of supplier statements
* Sales invoicing with a knowledge of different VAT rates including the new Reverse Charge Scheme
* Proactive credit control/debt collection
* Collection of payroll information
* Subcontractors/CIS scheme
* Filing and maintaining clean records
* Preparing project reports
* Assisting with the organising of training and supporting with the training matrix
* Liaising with staff
* Dealing with emails and any queries arising
* Typing of quotations
* Staff holiday planners
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED;
* Sage Line 50
* Microsoft Office; mainly Outlook, Excel and Word
* CIS scheme/subcontractors (would be ideal)
* Payroll (would be ideal)
* Accurate processing of purchase invoices, managing a purchase ledger with reconciling of statements and running the ledger efficiently to adhere to payment deadlines
Salary £26,000 - £30,000 based on skills and experience and to be discussed at interview
Full-time Monday to Friday 7.30-4pm or 8-4.30pm (can be flexible to suit)
Office based
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Sage: 2 years (required)
* Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
* Microsoft Word: 2 years (required)
* Microsoft Outlook: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person