At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial operations, process invoices, and support project cost tracking.
- Company: Growing Design & Construction business with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, excellent work-life balance, company pension, and paid leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth within a friendly and evolving business.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your finance skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 20 £ per hour.
Lobster Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a growing Design & Construction business that is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to work within a fast-paced, project-driven environment, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a successful and expanding company.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase invoices and ensuring accurate coding and allocation to projects.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
- Raising sales invoices and supporting sales ledger activities.
- Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding customer payments.
- Reconciling bank accounts and company credit card transactions.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
- Assisting with VAT returns and financial reporting requirements.
- Supporting project cost tracking and reporting.
- Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders regarding finance-related matters.
- Providing general finance and administrative support as required.
Skills & Experience
- Essential: Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, or similar finance role.
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger functions.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Own transport and a valid driving licence are essential due to the location of the business and limited public transport links.
- Desirable: Experience within the construction, fit-out, design, or related sectors.
- Knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and subcontractor payments.
- Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards a finance qualification.
Personal Attributes
- Organised, methodical, and highly accurate.
- Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Reliable and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
- Strong team player who can also work independently.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
Benefits
- Part-time working hours offering excellent work-life balance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to develop within a growing business.
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Lobster Recruitment for more information.
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