Swift Temps Ltd
Accounts Assistant
Job Location
Sandtoft, United Kingdom
Job Description
Swift placements are working with a family run construction business based in Doncaster who are on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of Accounts department, with practical construction led accounts and financing. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual, offering opportunities for ongoing development and internal progression within a supportive team environment.
The role of Accounts Assistant will involve general involves supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks. Responsibilities typically include handling day-to-day financial transactions, such as invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and maintaining financial records.
Package:
Full-Time, Permanent position
Location: Doncaster
Salary on offer: £24,000 DOE! + Yearly bonus (Dependent on performance)
Office based, Monday-Thursday (8am-5pm), Friday (8am-4pm)
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays per annum.
Income Protection with EAP
Training & development schemes
Company events
Referral Incentive scheme
Free parking
Key Responsibilities:
Transaction Processing
* Handle daily financial transactions such as entering invoices, processing payments, and verifying receipts.
* Ensure accuracy in entries for purchases, expenses, payroll, and customer payments, which may involve high transaction volumes in construction projects.
* Processing employee weekly timesheets/wages and associated queries.
* Handling queries with suppliers regarding payment and non-payment for goods.
Reconciliation and Reporting
* Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify accuracy in financial statements.
* Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements and budget reports.
* Inputting invoices and coding them onto Evolution.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
* Oversee accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, verifying contractor accounts, and managing payment schedules.
* Handle accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing clients, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
* Daily receipt of purchase invoices for four divisions, logging and matching with delivery notes and orders, distributing for appropriate authorisation
Budget Management
* Help monitor project budgets, track expenses against forecasts, and report discrepancies.
* Collaborate with project managers to understand financial needs and maintain cost controls.
Administrative Support
* Maintain organised records of financial documents, contracts, and project budgets.
* Assist with auditing and compliance, ensuring financial documentation meets regulatory and internal standards.
Qualifications/Experience Needed:
* 5 years + previous experience in an accounts or finance role (experience in the Construction sector would be beneficial).
* Experience of producing high quality materials to deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability and motivation to prioritise workload to meet demand
* IT Literate and able to competently navigate Microsoft Office Applications
* Strong communication skills
If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Arsalan Mohammed at Swift Placements or alternatively call the office on (phone number removed) or call me on (phone number removed)
Location: Sandtoft, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of Accounts department, with practical construction led accounts and financing. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual, offering opportunities for ongoing development and internal progression within a supportive team environment.
The role of Accounts Assistant will involve general involves supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks. Responsibilities typically include handling day-to-day financial transactions, such as invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and maintaining financial records.
Package:
Full-Time, Permanent position
Location: Doncaster
Salary on offer: £24,000 DOE! + Yearly bonus (Dependent on performance)
Office based, Monday-Thursday (8am-5pm), Friday (8am-4pm)
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays per annum.
Income Protection with EAP
Training & development schemes
Company events
Referral Incentive scheme
Free parking
Key Responsibilities:
Transaction Processing
* Handle daily financial transactions such as entering invoices, processing payments, and verifying receipts.
* Ensure accuracy in entries for purchases, expenses, payroll, and customer payments, which may involve high transaction volumes in construction projects.
* Processing employee weekly timesheets/wages and associated queries.
* Handling queries with suppliers regarding payment and non-payment for goods.
Reconciliation and Reporting
* Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify accuracy in financial statements.
* Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements and budget reports.
* Inputting invoices and coding them onto Evolution.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
* Oversee accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, verifying contractor accounts, and managing payment schedules.
* Handle accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing clients, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
* Daily receipt of purchase invoices for four divisions, logging and matching with delivery notes and orders, distributing for appropriate authorisation
Budget Management
* Help monitor project budgets, track expenses against forecasts, and report discrepancies.
* Collaborate with project managers to understand financial needs and maintain cost controls.
Administrative Support
* Maintain organised records of financial documents, contracts, and project budgets.
* Assist with auditing and compliance, ensuring financial documentation meets regulatory and internal standards.
Qualifications/Experience Needed:
* 5 years + previous experience in an accounts or finance role (experience in the Construction sector would be beneficial).
* Experience of producing high quality materials to deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability and motivation to prioritise workload to meet demand
* IT Literate and able to competently navigate Microsoft Office Applications
* Strong communication skills
If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Arsalan Mohammed at Swift Placements or alternatively call the office on (phone number removed) or call me on (phone number removed)
Location: Sandtoft, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
Contact Information
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