Senior Accounts Assistant (9‑Month Contract)
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 pro‑rata
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: 9 months
Industry: Privately owned construction business
Environment: Busy office within a fast‑paced construction company
Summary
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant who can manage Accounts Payable, oversee the function, take accountability, step back to review ways of working, and drive improvements within a busy construction company.
About the Role
This role requires someone who can confidently handle day‑to‑day Accounts Payable duties while also overseeing the function, taking ownership, and improving processes. You will review how things are done, identify what needs to change, and implement better, more efficient ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (Primary Focus)
* Raising and managing purchase orders
* Processing subcontractor invoices
* Completing payment runs
* Preparing Accounts Payable statements
* Maintaining and updating Accounts Payable KPIs
* Ensuring Accounts Payable processes are efficient and consistent
Accounts Receivable (Smaller Element)
* Liaising with customers regarding overdue payments
* Supporting basic credit control
Process Ownership & Change
* Taking full accountability for the Accounts Payable function
* Overseeing workflow and ensuring a smooth, consistent process
* Stepping back to review current ways of working
* Identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements
* Implementing changes that improve accuracy, speed, and clarity
* Creating simple, repeatable processes for the team
* Acting as a point of escalation
About You
* Strong Accounts Payable experience (Accounts Receivable helpful)
* Confident taking ownership and improving a function
* Able to oversee daily tasks while thinking strategically
* Enjoys problem‑solving and process improvement
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Clear communicator
* Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
Keywords
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Senior Accounts Assistant, Oversight, Accountability, Process Improvement, Ways of Working, Payment Runs, Subcontractor Invoices, Purchase Orders, KPI Reporting, Invoice Management, Construction Finance, Accounts Payable Statements, 9‑Month Contract, Pro‑Rata Salary.
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