Accounts Assistant

Full time/ Permanent

Location: Polegate BN26 6QH

Salary: £14 17/hour dependant on experience

Full time: 40 hours per week (Monday Friday, 8.30am 5pm, 30 min lunch break)

We are seeking someone to join us as an Accounts Assistant on permanent basis. This role will be a varied role to support our Finance Manager, working in a construction industry sector, as an Accounts Assistant your daily duties may include:

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Run weekly payment runs and handle manual payment requests.
• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable mailbox, addressing supplier queries daily.
• Ensure all invoices are processed and month-end closing procedures are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to verify purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Support the team process and chase missing invoices or statements as needed.
• Credit card expenses
• Credit Control
• Liaise with commercial team and clients regarding invoice queries.
• Monthly CIS Returns
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial close procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeping role
• Understanding of Construction Industry Scheme
• Good communication skills
• An excellent team player
• Used to working to tight deadlines and managing their own workload
• Experience with Xero Accounting Software

We are considering candidates with prior experience as an all-round Accounts Assistant, SME Accountant, Bookkeeper and more! You experience will be utilised in with brilliant and growing business.

In return we will offer a modern office, a sociable and supportive team environment and more.