Success Recruit Ltd
Accounts Assistant
Job Location
Essex, United Kingdom
Job Description
Success Recruit are currently working with a well-established business in the construction sector, looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team based in Essex.
The successful Accounts Assistant will have at least 2 years’ experience in an office environment working in accounts, with an evident drive to develop & grow alongside a business long-term. They will be mentored by the Finance Manager, and be given the opportunity to study further qualifications such as AAT.
The Accounts Assistant will be expected to:
* Have at least 2 year’s experience in a similar role / environment
* Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage / prioritise your own workload efficiently
* Communicate effectively within a team environment
* Demonstrate the desire to grow and develop alongside the business long-term
The Accounts Assistant will be rewarded with:
* The opportunity to gain further qualifications such as AAT
* Being part of a very well-established company, with a family-feel and particular focus on their people and long-term staff retention
* Private healthcare
* Bonus scheme / profit share
* Flexibility around start & finish times (as long as the requested number of hours are worked)
Job Specification
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of the Accounts Assistant will be to assist with all aspects of accounting and finance management for the business. The successful candidate will work closely with / be mentored by the Finance Manager, ensuring the accounts department is running smoothly and general office administration tasks are consistently covered.
Experience using Sage Payroll and Sage 50 Accounts will be a distinct advantage. The ideal candidate will also be expected to have a good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Duties will include:
* Receiving and processing supplier purchase invoices, managing the approvals and posting process
* Monthly reconciliation of supplier/subcontractor purchase invoices with statements
* Assisting with preparation of supplier payment remittances
* Raising sales applications, sales invoices, and assisting with debtor management
* Handling customer, supplier, and sub-contractor accounts related queries
* Processing of weekly labour timesheets and weekly payroll runs
* Verification of new subcontractors with HMRC
* Assisting with monthly subcontractor CIS returns.
* Assisting with preparation of quarterly VAT returns, end of year accounts, and liaising with auditors
* Assisting with preparation and upload of weekly pension contributions, holiday, and welfare benefits
* Maintaining employee records including holidays, absence, and sickness
* Answering the phones during receptionist absence
* Providing administrative support and assistance to the Contract Managers and Directors
* Other adhoc administration duties
Salary: Circa £25K
Hours: Monday – Friday office-based, 9am – 5pm (flexibility around start and finish times, e.g. 8:30am – 4:30pm etc.)
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Dear Job seeker! We value your application however we are unable to respond to everyone directly due to high volumes we receive. Please be assured though that we will review your CV and should we believe you meet the experience needed for this vacancy one of the team at Success Recruit will be in touch very shortly!
In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your new job search and finding a position you will be happy long term within
Location: Essex, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
The successful Accounts Assistant will have at least 2 years’ experience in an office environment working in accounts, with an evident drive to develop & grow alongside a business long-term. They will be mentored by the Finance Manager, and be given the opportunity to study further qualifications such as AAT.
The Accounts Assistant will be expected to:
* Have at least 2 year’s experience in a similar role / environment
* Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage / prioritise your own workload efficiently
* Communicate effectively within a team environment
* Demonstrate the desire to grow and develop alongside the business long-term
The Accounts Assistant will be rewarded with:
* The opportunity to gain further qualifications such as AAT
* Being part of a very well-established company, with a family-feel and particular focus on their people and long-term staff retention
* Private healthcare
* Bonus scheme / profit share
* Flexibility around start & finish times (as long as the requested number of hours are worked)
Job Specification
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of the Accounts Assistant will be to assist with all aspects of accounting and finance management for the business. The successful candidate will work closely with / be mentored by the Finance Manager, ensuring the accounts department is running smoothly and general office administration tasks are consistently covered.
Experience using Sage Payroll and Sage 50 Accounts will be a distinct advantage. The ideal candidate will also be expected to have a good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Duties will include:
* Receiving and processing supplier purchase invoices, managing the approvals and posting process
* Monthly reconciliation of supplier/subcontractor purchase invoices with statements
* Assisting with preparation of supplier payment remittances
* Raising sales applications, sales invoices, and assisting with debtor management
* Handling customer, supplier, and sub-contractor accounts related queries
* Processing of weekly labour timesheets and weekly payroll runs
* Verification of new subcontractors with HMRC
* Assisting with monthly subcontractor CIS returns.
* Assisting with preparation of quarterly VAT returns, end of year accounts, and liaising with auditors
* Assisting with preparation and upload of weekly pension contributions, holiday, and welfare benefits
* Maintaining employee records including holidays, absence, and sickness
* Answering the phones during receptionist absence
* Providing administrative support and assistance to the Contract Managers and Directors
* Other adhoc administration duties
Salary: Circa £25K
Hours: Monday – Friday office-based, 9am – 5pm (flexibility around start and finish times, e.g. 8:30am – 4:30pm etc.)
Looking to find your dream job?
Success Recruit has recently produced a podcast series to help people find their dream job, why not check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or our website.
Website: (url removed)
Spotify: (url removed)
Apple: (url removed)
Dear Job seeker! We value your application however we are unable to respond to everyone directly due to high volumes we receive. Please be assured though that we will review your CV and should we believe you meet the experience needed for this vacancy one of the team at Success Recruit will be in touch very shortly!
In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your new job search and finding a position you will be happy long term within
Location: Essex, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
Contact Information
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