Accounts Assistant

Salary

£28000 - £30000 per annum + company benefits

Location

United Kingdom,--Preston

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Location: Kirkham
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are a well-established construction company based in Kirkham, and we're looking for a confident and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support our busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in finance who's looking to develop their skills within a thriving and supportive environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring timely data entry and coding

  • Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies where needed

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve payment and invoice queries promptly

  • Process subcontractor applications in line with internal approval workflows

  • Review and submit on-site labour timesheets for sign-off

  • Prepare and process weekly payments to labour-only subcontractors

  • Assist with weekly and/or monthly payroll processing

  • Set up and maintain accurate records of suppliers and subcontractors in our Construction Manager system

  • Monitor and reconcile staff expenses and company credit card usage

  • Manage the internal approval process for all supplier invoices

  • Keep the Accounts Manual up to date with current procedures

  • Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on outstanding balances

  • Provide general administrative support including document filing and archiving

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within the construction sector

  • Familiarity with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) is preferred, but not essential

  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships

  • Comfortable using accounting and construction-related systems (experience with Construction Manager is an advantage)

  • A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach to work

Please send your CV for a call back or call Jamie Capper at Agility Resourcing in Preston

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