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
Reference
ARJFinElec
Sector
In-House Finance
Salary
£28,000 to £35,000 Per Annum
Town/City
London
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
02/08/2025

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