At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, and financial records with precision.
- Company: Established construction business with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days holiday, and a company pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth into a full-time position.
- Why this job: Enjoy autonomy in your role while contributing to a stable and trusted team.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping, strong Sage knowledge, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 34000 £ per year.
As Building Services Specialist working in the Construction industry, we are a well-established business looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and maintaining strong financial control across purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll activities. You will be trusted to manage your workload independently while working within a supportive and established team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Purchase ledger, including statement reconciliations and payment productions
- Sales ledger and credit control function
- Processing payroll
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Supporting month-end reconciliations and reporting
- Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries
- Ensuring finance systems are accurate, organised, and maintained
- Processing CIS returns and subcontractor payments
- Shared office duties include: Answering phones and receiving deliveries, Filing, Archiving, Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks during periods of annual leave
Experience Required:
- Proven experience in a Bookkeeper or similar all-round finance role
- Strong working knowledge of Sage
- Solid understanding of end-to-end accounts processes
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Experience with CIS reporting and subcontractor payments
- Background in construction, engineering, or similar industries
32 days holiday (pro-rated for part-time position)
Company pension scheme
Stable, long-term opportunity with autonomy and trust
Opportunity to move into a full-time role of 37.5hrs per week
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.
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