Job Overview
– Wigan – Permanent – Up to £35k
Forrest Recruitment are delighted to be working with our well established, reputable client who are a market leader in their field. They offer a wide range of services and have an impressive commercial and domestic client base. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join their professional finance team of 5. You will need to have a strong accounts background as you will be working closely alongside the Finance Manager, acting as the second in command and overseeing the finance team in the absence of the Manager.
Duties will include (but not limited)
1. Bank and credit card reconciliations
2. Processing overhead invoices
3. Processing and verifying subcontractors
4. Arranging payments for suppliers, subcontractors and HMRC
5. Completing VAT returns and CIS returns
6. Reconciling supplier statements
7. Setting up suppliers and clients on SAGE then uploading onto Construction Manager system
8. Setting up job numbers and assigning invoices to the correct job
9. Managing files and archiving within retention periods
10. Covering other team members – payroll, credit control
11. Assisting the Finance Manager with any other ad hoc duties
12. Liaising with clients and subcontractors via telephone and email
13. Processing documents and saving electronic and hard copies
14. Using Excel for reporting using v-look ups and pivot tables
Working hours:
15. Monday to Friday
16. 25 – 37 hours per week (will consider someone on a full time or part time basis)
Company Benefits: Free parking, 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension scheme, social events, relaxed working environment.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a fun, friendly team. You must have previous Payroll experience and have the ability to work well within a small hands-on environment. This role would be suitable for an individual from a construction/engineering background, as knowledge of CIS returns is an advantage.