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Finance Assistant

Location: Carmarthenshire
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £28k circa

Our client has the experience, knowledge, and capability to deliver successful, cost-effective projects, specialising in house building, commercial construction, civil engineering, and groundworks, providing comprehensive solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Looking to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team. This role provides key support to the Finance Manager across a variety of accounting and administrative tasks, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Process subcontractor and purchase ledger invoices accurately in the accounting system.

* Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to accounting records.

* Maintain ledgers to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.

* Prepare and reconcile CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns.

* Assist with bank postings and reconciliations.

* Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding account activity and queries.

* Support with general ledger reconciliations.

* Provide regular reports and updates to the Finance Manager.

* Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Key requirements

* Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

* Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

* A collaborative team player with a proactive, organised approach to work.

* Experience using Sage accounting software is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* 37.5-hour working week

* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for career growth