Accounts Assistant

Join a growing professional services and management consultancy supporting the UK construction industry. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will manage day-to-day finance activities and support office administration, with opportunities to develop and take on greater responsibility.

The Role

* Process and code supplier invoices, match purchase orders, coordinate payments and resolve queries.

* Raise customer invoices, maintain accounts and statements, monitor receipts and chase overdue payments.

* Reconcile bank accounts and supplier/customer ledgers; record transactions, receipts and expenses using Sage or other accounting software.

* Support cash flow monitoring, month-end processes, financial reporting and management information.

* Assist with payroll and PAYE, staff expenses, subcontractor timesheets and payment schedules.

* Support employee and subcontractor onboarding, compliance records, accreditations, audits and health and safety documentation.

* Liaise with suppliers and service providers, and assist with office supplies, facilities and general administration.

Essential:

* Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator or in a similar finance role, covering accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, credit control, bookkeeping and reconciliations.

* Working knowledge of Sage, Xero or QuickBooks, plus strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.

* Experience supporting payroll and PAYE administration.

* Accuracy, attention to detail and strong numerical, data entry, organisational and time management skills.

* Professional communication skills, commercial awareness and confidence resolving payment queries, working independently and managing competing deadlines.

Desirable: AAT qualified or studying towards AAT; experience in an SME or professional services business.

What We Offer

* £34,000 annual salary and private healthcare.

* 5% employer pension contribution, matched by a 5% employee contribution.

* Death-in-service cover of four times your salary.

* Career development and progression in a supportive, collaborative business.

Working Arrangements

Based in the Atherton office five days a week, Monday–Friday. Any homeworking flexibility is discretionary and depends on performance and business requirements