Accounts Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 22 days

Colchester, Essex CO6 1QB

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

A well-established construction company in Southeast Essex is seeking a part-time Senior Finance Assistant to support their CFO and team.
The role is permanent but may start on a contract or temporary basis, and candidates should ideally be immediately available.
Applicants should have AAT Level 3/4 or at least 10 years of experience in a similar role, along with proficiency in Xero and Excel.
The position offers a part-time schedule of 3 days per week, along with free on-site parking and a friendly working culture.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional looking for a flexible role within a stable and growing business.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction company in Southeast Essex, known for delivering high-quality new-build and refurbishment projects. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a part-time Senior Finance Assistant to support their CFO and wider team.This is a great opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking for a varied role within a supportive, office-based environment.This is a permanent role but ideally looking to start on a contract or temp basis to begin with so ideally you will be immediately available.Key Responsibilities:

Raise client invoices and manage credit control
Process supplier and subcontractor invoices
Perform CIS checks and submit returns to HMRC
Weekly/monthly payment runs and ledger management
Reconcile bank and credit card statements
Assist with payroll, pensions, expenses, and timesheets
Support cashflow forecasting, month-end close & audit prep
General finance admin and occasional reception cover

Requirements:

AAT Level 3/4 or 10+ years' experience in a similar role
Proficient with Xero and Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
Construction industry experience beneficial
Familiarity with Construction Manager and Hubdoc is a plus
Honest, reliable, and highly organised

What’s on Offer:

Part-time, permanent role (3 days/week)
Free on-site parking
Friendly, down-to-earth working culture
A stable opportunity with room to make an impact

If you’re a finance all-rounder looking for a flexible role in a successful business, we’d love to hear from you.

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