Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Hadlow
Reports to: Accounts Manager / Finance Director
Job Type: Temporary Cover (2-3 Months)

Job Overview

Our client are a growing groundworks and civil engineering company seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support their finance function. The role will involve day-to-day accounting tasks, with a strong focus on purchase ledger and supporting monthly accounts. Experience within construction or groundworks is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Dealing with supplier queries and statement reconciliations
• Preparing supplier payment runs

General Accounts Duties

• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate ledgers
• Supporting monthly management accounts
• Assisting with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns
• Maintaining organised financial records and filing systems

Administrative & Support Tasks

• Liaising with site managers and subcontractors regarding invoices
• Assisting with payroll data preparation (hours, timesheets, etc.)
• Providing general support to the accounts team as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
• Knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience within construction or groundworks
• Knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payments