Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Posted Today by Construction Logistics Group Ltd

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Essex, England, United Kingdom

Summary: A professional and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant is needed to support a dynamic finance team within a fast-paced construction company. The role involves managing invoices, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and assisting with financial reporting and HR processes. Experience with EU-based entities, particularly the Netherlands, is advantageous. This is a permanent, full-time position based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the management and processing of invoices received into the AP mailbox.
  • Bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
  • Ensure the accuracy of financial records and assist with month-end and year-end processes.
  • Maintain and update the general ledger.
  • Process and reconcile supplier invoices, receipts, and payments.
  • Assist with the preparation of Management Accounts.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
  • Assist with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance tasks.
  • Support HR processes, including documentation and onboarding.
  • Take initiative to manage and complete tasks independently, ensuring precision and thoroughness.
  • Adapt to a fast-paced environment, handling varied operational needs efficiently.
  • Manage the approval process for purchase invoices and proactively chase unapproved invoices.
  • Ensure all invoices are processed in Sage 50 and Visma in a timely manner, meeting KPIs.
  • Responsible for invoicing.
  • Maintain the company system.
  • Prepare documents such as invoices.

Key Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Windows 10, SharePoint, and Outlook.
  • 1–2 years of experience in Finance.
  • Experience with Sage 50 and Visma (desirable).
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A confident and professional manner.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with internal and external teams.
  • Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Experience working with EU subsidiaries or EU financial processes is preferred (experience with the Netherlands is highly desirable).
  • Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

A fantastic opportunity for a professional, diligent, and confident Accounts Assistant to support an innovative team within a fast-paced construction company. Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team. This office-based role involves working across accounting, payroll, and general administrative duties, supporting the finance function in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As we operate subsidiaries across Europe, experience working with EU-based entities—ideally with exposure to the Netherlands—would be a strong advantage.

The Role

  • Support the management and processing of invoices received into the AP mailbox.
  • Bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
  • Ensure the accuracy of financial records and assist with month-end and year-end processes.
  • Maintain and update the general ledger.
  • Process and reconcile supplier invoices, receipts, and payments.
  • Assist with the preparation of Management Accounts.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
  • Assist with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance tasks.
  • Support HR processes, including documentation and onboarding.
  • Take initiative to manage and complete tasks independently, ensuring precision and thoroughness.
  • Adapt to a fast-paced environment, handling varied operational needs efficiently.
  • Manage the approval process for purchase invoices and proactively chase unapproved invoices.
  • Ensure all invoices are processed in Sage 50 and Visma in a timely manner, meeting KPIs.
  • Responsible for invoicing.
  • Maintain the company system.
  • Prepare documents such as invoices.

Essential Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Windows 10, SharePoint, and Outlook.
  • 1–2 years of experience in Finance.
  • Experience with Sage 50 and Visma (desirable).
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A confident and professional manner.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with internal and external teams.
  • Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Experience working with EU subsidiaries or EU financial processes is preferred (experience with the Netherlands is highly desirable).
  • Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Summary

  • Contract: Permanent, Full-time
  • Location: Fenchurch Street, London (Head Office)
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays