Accounts Assistant
Uckfield
£32,000-£35,000 per annum
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
January 2027 start
We’re recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established and growing business within the construction sector. Working as part of a small finance team, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the accounts function, supporting accurate and timely financial processing.
This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who is organised, proactive and happy to get stuck in wherever needed to help the team meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- – Process purchase ledger invoices, matching them to purchase orders and liaising with suppliers for supporting documentation
- – Process weekly subcontractor payments and manage CIS payments
- – Support weekly payroll processing for site operatives
- – Complete month-end reconciliations and assist with general accounting duties
- – Liaise with site foremen to confirm operative bookings and ensure payments are processed accurately
- – Manage a shared finance mailbox, responding to queries and following up outstanding information
- – Maintain accurate financial records using internal databases and online systems
- – Provide cover for colleagues and support additional finance tasks as required
Candidate Profile
- – Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
- – Essential experience processing CIS payments
- – Strong Excel skills and confidence working with online systems and databases
- – Good numerical ability, accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- – Well-organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities
- – A positive, flexible attitude with a willingness to support colleagues and take the initiative
- – Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team
- – AAT Level 2 or 3 qualified or studying towards or relevant accounting degree
- – 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- – Company pension contributions
- – Discretionary annual bonus
- – Christmas shutdown
- – Optional membership of a company healthcare scheme
- – Ongoing training and support to continue your accountancy qualifications
- – Regular staff training and social events
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Accounts Assistant in Uckfield employer: K H Recruitment Limited
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