Accounts Assistant Construction (Permanent)
Salary: £27,000 £32,000
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm
Industry: Construction (AP / CIS / Subcontractor Finance)
Company Overview
A privately owned construction business with a £27m turnover and exciting plans to grow to £50m. This is a hardworking, supportive and fast-paced environment where the team pull together and the days go quickly.
Youll be part of a small, friendly accounts team of three, working alongside a busy construction division. This set-up gives you real visibility of live projects, subcontractors and the operational side of the business.
The Role Accounts Assistant
A permanent Accounts Assistant position with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, supporting construction project delivery and subcontractor finance. Accuracy and ownership are key, along with confidence handling invoices, CIS, payment runs and supplier queries.
CIS training will be fully provided if required.
You will also support staff development within the team and will alsooversee elements of Accounts Receivable, acting as the No.2 within the finance function.
This role suits someone who enjoys taking responsibility, improving processes and keeping things running accurately and consistently.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Main Focus
Raising and managing purchase orders
Processing subcontractor invoices (CIS experience helpful but not essential)
Running weekly and monthly payment runs
Preparing and issuing Accounts Payable statements
Sending monthly supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
Identifying discrepancies and speaking directly with suppliers
Maintaining Accounts Payable KPIs and reporting
Ensuring all AP processes are accurate, efficient and consistent
Accounts Receivable Smaller Element
Liaising with customers regarding overdue payments
Supporting basic credit control tasks
Process Ownership & Improvements
Taking full accountability for the Accounts Payable function
Reviewing, streamlining and improving ways of working
Implementing simple, repeatable processes for consistency
Acting as the escalation point for AP queries
Working closely with the wider finance and construction teams
About You
Strong Accounts Payable experience
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident in taking ownership of tasks and processes
Able to manage day-to-day AP while improving systems
Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced office
Enjoys problem-solving and improving clarity and efficiency
Keywords
Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, AP, CIS, Construction Finance, Subcontractor Invoices, Invoice Processing, Purchase Orders, Payment Runs, Monthly Statements, Invoice Queries, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, KPI Reporting, Finance Team, Permanent Role, Milton Keynes.
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