Accounts Assistant / Finance Administrator

Accounts Assistant / Finance Administrator

Are you an Accounts Assistant seeking a new challenge with a growing Electrical Contractor based in Central London?

Our client is a well-established electrical contractor based in the City of London, delivering high-quality electrical services to commercial clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager with a focus on purchase ledger, sales ledger, CIS, bank reconciliations, and credit control.

Key responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger

• Process purchase orders in full and email to suppliers, code supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare payment runs, manage supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements

Sales Ledger and Credit Control

• Raise and issue client invoices in line with project milestones and contracts monitoring the accounts receivable and allocate receipts
• Work with project managers to ensure correct billing and timely collection
• Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue accounts and issue statements and reminder letters and escalate problem debts as required

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

• Verify subcontractors with HMRC and process subcontractor invoices, ensuring correct deductions
• Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC and issue CIS payment and deduction statements

Bank Reconciliations

• Perform daily/weekly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
• Post and reconcile transactions within the accounting software and investigate and resolve discrepancies

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar finance/accounts role, preferably within the construction or contracting sector with a good understanding of CIS and relevant HMRC guidelines
• Ideally Sage and Eque2 software experience

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• BUPA health insurance
• 24 days holiday