Job Opportunity: Finance Professional
The Accounts Assistant role involves accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, conducting regular office account reconciliations, and resolving invoice queries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
* Conduct regular office account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items with the Company Accounts Manager
* Resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently
* Maintain the integrity of the office ledger, making adjustments where necessary to ensure compliance with firm policy and regulatory requirements
* Administer staff expenses
* Support the Accounts Manager & Commercial Surveying department with month-end Project costs / quarter-end & Year-end reporting
* Respond to incoming enquiries to the business and queries from colleagues - Handle incoming telephone calls and assist generally with day-to-day Office tasks
* Review and manage aged debt
* Ensure the Office ledger is accurately maintained assisted by the Accounts Manager
* Support with timely month-end / quarter-end and year-end processes as required by the Accounts Manager
* Ensure all work adheres to requirements mandated by internal policy and our regulatory bodies
* Cover tasks for Accounts colleagues as volume or absence requires
* Manage Sage payroll weekly & monthly
Essential Skills:
* Previous experience in a finance role
* Working and current knowledge of SAGE Accounts system
* Substantial experience in an accounts-based role within a Civils / Construction firm
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to manage a high volume of transactions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Willingness to learn and collaborate as part of a team
* Starting salary from £30,000 per annum
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
* Pension - Peoples Pension i.e Employee / Employer contributions