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Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Hadlow
Reports to: Accounts Manager / Finance Director
Job Type: Temporary Cover (2-3 Months)

Job Overview

Our client are a growing groundworks and civil engineering company seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support their finance function. The role will involve day-to-day accounting tasks, with a strong focus on purchase ledger and supporting monthly accounts. Experience within construction or groundworks is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

* Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner

* Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes

* Dealing with supplier queries and statement reconciliations

* Preparing supplier payment runs

General Accounts Duties

* Assisting with bank reconciliations

* Posting journals and maintaining accurate ledgers

* Supporting monthly management accounts

* Assisting with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns

* Maintaining organised financial records and filing systems

Administrative & Support Tasks

* Liaising with site managers and subcontractors regarding invoices

* Assisting with payroll data preparation (hours, timesheets, etc.)

* Providing general support to the accounts team as required

Skills & Experience Required

* Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role

* Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills

* Knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)

* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

* Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

* Strong communication skills

Desirable (but not essential)

* Experience within construction or groundworks

* Knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payments