Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover Toome

Key Details:

• 9 - 12 month maternity cover (with potential extension)
• Monday - Friday, full time hours
• Competitive salary of £28,000 - 32,000 per annum
• Flexible working options
• Flexitime scheme to support work-life balance
• An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team
• Potential for contract extension

Our client, a well-established and growing construction and manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a 9-month maternity cover contract, with the potential for extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will have strong Purchase Ledger and CIS experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Apply today to find out more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
• Administer the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including subcontractor verification and monthly submissions
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies promptly
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with month-end accounting processes
• Act as the internal lead for project management software, supporting system administration, user adoption and process improvements
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations
• Provide support with reporting, finance administration and other ad hoc tasks as require

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance role
• Strong working knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Solid Purchase Ledger experience
• Experience carrying out statement reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems