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Swift placements are working with a family run construction business based in Doncaster who are on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of Accounts department, with practical construction led accounts and financing. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual, offering opportunities for ongoing development and internal progression within a supportive team environment.
The role of Accounts Assistant will involve general involves supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks. Responsibilities typically include handling day-to-day financial transactions, such as invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and maintaining financial records.
Package:
Full-Time, Permanent position
Location: Doncaster
Salary on offer: £24,000 DOE! + Yearly bonus (Dependent on performance)
Office based, Monday-Thursday (8am-5pm), Friday (8am-4pm)
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays per annum.
Income Protection with EAP
Training & development schemes
Company events
Referral Incentive scheme
Free parking
Key Responsibilities:
Transaction Processing
Handle daily financial transactions such as entering invoices, processing payments, and verifying receipts.
Ensure accuracy in entries for purchases, expenses, payroll, and customer payments, which may involve high transaction volumes in construction projects.
Processing employee weekly timesheets/wages and associated queries.
Handling queries with suppliers regarding payment and non-payment for goods.
Reconciliation and Reporting
Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify accuracy in financial statements.
Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements and budget reports.
Inputting invoices and coding them onto Evolution.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Oversee accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, verifying contractor accounts, and managing payment schedules.
Handle accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing clients, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
Daily receipt of purchase invoices for four divisions, logging and matching with delivery notes and orders, distributing for appropriate authorisation
Budget Management
Help monitor project budgets, track expenses against forecasts, and report discrepancies.
Collaborate with project managers to understand financial needs and maintain cost controls.
Administrative Support
Maintain organised records of financial documents, contracts, and project budgets.
Assist with auditing and compliance, ensuring financial documentation meets regulatory and internal standards.
Qualifications/Experience Needed:
5 years + previous experience in an accounts or finance role (experience in the Construction sector would be beneficial).
Experience of producing high quality materials to deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational skills with the ability and motivation to prioritise workload to meet demand
IT Literate and able to competently navigate Microsoft Office Applications
Strong communication skills
If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Arsalan Mohammed at Swift Placements or alternatively call the office on 01274 505825/ 07926699670.
