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Are you looking to work within the construction industry?
Our client are looking for a full time, Accounts Assistant to join and their existing Accounts Team.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance Manager and be based at our Chelmsford office, playing a crucial role in the efficient operation of our accounts department.
The finance position is a busy and challenging role within a fast-paced business environment, where meeting deadlines is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Control the handling the Sales Ledger on a daily basis.
- Control monitor and review outstanding invoices with prompt resolution of queries
- Ensure all sales invoices are filed accurately and timely
- Assist in the general reconciliation process on a monthly basis
- Control and process all credit card and petty cash payments
- Assist in the preparation of bank reconciliations
- Assist sub-contractor payments if necessary and ensure timely release to accordance with company policies
- To assist with Purchase Ledger when required or to cover sickness, holiday etc
- Support and assist management in detailed and continued, advice, knowledge and practical input to ensure full delivery of the business processes
- Any other Ad hoc duties as requested by management
Benefits
- 20 days holiday + BH + extra annual leave per year of service up to five years
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Discretionary sick pay
- Pension contributions
- Free on-site parking
- Regular opportunities for further training and personal development
- Biannual staff social events, including summer and Christmas gatherings
- Team bonding lunches
Qualifications
- AAT qualification is desirable.
Key Skills
- Extensive and detailed knowledge of an accounts department
- Understanding of cash book and purchase ledger, sub-contractor ledger and nominal ledger
- Understanding construction specific rules and requirements
- Knowledge of sub-contracting rules and regulations
- Experience with using SAGE/Xero/QuickBooks
- Understanding of the construction industry requirements would be preferable
- Knowledge of job management system would be preferable
For more information, please contact Liam Snell at LGS Vision Recruitment.
