The Client:
A leading main contractor working within the residential, social housing, commercial, education, leisure, public and healthcare sectors and a stalwart of the local construction industry over the last 80 years, this forward-thinking and ambitious contractor have a reputation for delivering complex new build and refurbishment projects to the highest of standards.

The Role:

Due to growth and an influx of new projects, they are looking to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant, reporting directly into the business’ CFO, on a part time basis (3 days a week) to provide much needed support.

Responsibilities:

Client Invoicing & credit control
Set up new supplier/subcontractor accounts and maintain existing ones
Deal externally with suppliers and subcontractors
Subcontractor CIS checks, reconciliation & returns to HMRC
Code & enter purchase, supplier and subcontractor invoices
Check supplier/subcontractor statements
Match PO’s & goods received notes to supplier invoices, deal and resolve any discrepancies
Check Plant hire supplier invoices to site
Weekly & Monthly payment runs
Manage and maintain sales & purchase ledgers
Provide support to reception
Manage the Accounts mailbox (when required)
Co-manage holiday chart
Assist with rolling cashflow forecast
Ensure expense claims are received from staff and processed
Manage weekly employee timesheets
Analysis and processing of credit cards
Bank & credit card reconciliation
Weekly & Monthly Payroll & Pension submissions
Assist with monthly cashflow forecast & job costing
Assist with month end processes & close
Assist with accounts to Trial Balance
Assist with Audit preparation
General ad-hoc admin/finance duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

AAT Level 3/4 or 10 years Qualified by Experience as Assistant Accountant/Senior Finance Assistant position
Xero experience and Excel knowledge (essential – VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Ability to take accounts to TB
Proven experience in a similar role (construction industry experience beneficial)
Working experience of Construction Manager & Hubdoc beneficial

What to do next:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, apply via the link below and we look forward to discussing the role in more detail with you.

If this role is not for you, but you are interested in exploring new opportunities, we'd still be keen to hear from you as we cover a wide range of positions with contractors and developers of all shapes and sizes, so please get in touch on the number provided.

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