Overview
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is a temporary contract for 12 months. The role will mainly focus on invoicing, subcontractor accounts and general accounts administration. This position requires someone organised and reliable to help support the day-to-day running of the accounts function.
Main Duties
Invoicing / Sales Ledger
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Preparing and issuing customer invoices.
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Checking information with project managers before invoices are raised.
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Maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
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Monitoring outstanding invoices and assisting with credit control where required.
Subcontractor Accounts
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Processing subcontractor invoices.
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Checking invoices against work completed and purchase orders where applicable.
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Assisting with preparation of subcontractor payments.
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Maintaining subcontractor records and supporting documentation.
Purchase Ledger
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Processing supplier invoices.
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Coding invoices to the correct project or cost centre.
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Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
General Accounts Duties
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Maintaining organised financial records and filing systems.
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Assisting with bank reconciliations.
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Supporting month-end tasks and reporting.
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Providing general accounts administration support to the finance team.
Core Qualities
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Good organisational and time management skills.
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Reliable and able to manage routine tasks independently..
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Good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors.
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Ability to work in a busy office environment and prioritise workload.
Experience and Skills
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Experience in a finance, accounts or administrative role is desired but not required.
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Basic understanding of accounting processes would be beneficial.
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Willingness to learn and develop within an accounts environment.
Qualifications
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English preferred