An established business that has a dedicated and forward-thinking team are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy supportive accounts team.
This is a varied and interesting role where no day will be the same, working within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years + accounts experience and be qualified to level 2 AAT and above.
What’s in it for you?
· Salary: Up to £30k depending on experience
· Hours: 8.00am-5.00pm, Mon- Fri
· 23 days holiday + bank holidays
· Access to Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to Mental Health First Aiders
· Bike 2 Work scheme
· Working in a friendly and supportive team
Key Responsibilities:
· Code and input supplier and subcontractor invoices on the system.
· Ensure subcontractor invoices/payments are processed adhering to the CIS scheme
· Ensure invoices are processed in accordance with Domestic Reverse Charge VAT rules
· Obtain authorisation from the appropriate person for all purchase invoices.
· Resolve queries raised on invoices/batch forms in a timeous manner
· Process payment runs to suppliers and subcontractors once invoices have been approved. Ensuring key Supplier payments are processed at month end and Sub-contractor Batch payments are paid by due date.
· Key Supplier and Sub-contractor statements to be reconciled by mid-month
· Site utility invoices – when site is handed back to client ensure utility account is closed
· Direct Debits - ensure invoices are processed promptly
· Retention Releases to be processed with requested by Commercial Manager’s
· Process Bishopsgate weekly timesheets (as required)
· Process and submit CIS return on a monthly basis (as required)
· Process all staff expenses and pay on a monthly basis (as required)
· Responsible for petty cash, including monthly reconciliations
· Ensure all credit card entries are posted, including monthly reconciliations
· Chase outstanding debt via e-mail and telephone
What the employer is looking for:
· 2-3 years accounts experience
· Qualified to AAT Level 2 and above
· Knowledge and Understanding of HMRC Regulations
· Accurate with a keen sense of deadline awareness
· Flexibility to work additional hours when and if required
· Positive attitude, capable of working both independently and as part of a team
· Articulate and good communicator, both verbally and in writing
· Excellent administrative, process and time management skills
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Excel
· Knowledge of the following systems: Sage Line 50, Eque2, PaperLess, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) a bonus