At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial processes and assist in various accounting tasks.
- Company: Join Robertson, the UK's largest family-owned construction and support services business.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, and wellness support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team making a real impact on sustainability and community.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance with strong communication and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
Process. Guidance. Expertise. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure, and support services business. And as an Accounts Assistant, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.
Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant you'll support the Assistant Accountant and Financial Controllers in processing all aspects of Robertson Group Limited and other smaller group entities. What you'll do:
- Prepare daily bank reconciliations
- Assist in weekly cashflow forecasts
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Post monthly journals
- Responsibility of fixed asset ledger and depreciation postings
- Monthly ledger reconciliations
- Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns
- Raise sales ledger invoices, posting of contract sales invoices and resolution of unallocated cash
- Check bank details prior to weekly payment runs
- Collate information for PSA
- Prepare monthly inter sector settlements
- Assist in quarterly VAT returns
- Assist with monthly accruals & prepayments
- Assist in audit
- Other adhoc duties
About you
You will have experience working within a finance department with good accounting knowledge. Relevant accounting qualification or qualified by experience. What’s just as important are strong communication, process and excel skills, an analytical approach and a genuine ability to set realistic objectives and solve key problems.
What's in it for me
Our Principles - The Robertson Way
Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.
- We listen - Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
- We are professional - Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
- We take responsibility - Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
- We are determined to succeed - Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
- We are one team - We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.
For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: Robertson Culture
Benefits of working with Robertson:
- 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
- Annual Flu Vaccine
- Access to E-Learning
- Health & Wellbeing Support
- Life Management & Financial Support
Diversity & Inclusion: When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.
If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV.
This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.
Accounts Assistant employer: Robertson
At Robertson Facilities Management, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values care, initiative, and pride. As an Administration and Finance Manager, you will benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including 33 days of annual leave, a private pension, and opportunities for professional growth within the UK's largest family-owned construction and support services business. Join us in Middlesbrough, where your contributions will directly impact our commitment to delivering exceptional service and creating a sustainable future.
