Accounts Admin & Plant Hire Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Accounts Administration & Plant Hire Assistant to support our family‑run construction business in the Benfleet/Canvey area. You will provide essential financial and administrative support while also covering plant‑hire coordination during busy periods.

Key responsibilities

• Enter financial and operational data accurately into company systems and spreadsheets.
• Process invoices, purchase orders and supplier statements.
• Support account reconciliations and day‑to‑day bookkeeping.
• Maintain up‑to‑date financial records, filing systems and company documentation.
• Answer telephone calls and email enquiries, directing queries as needed.
• Monitor office supplies and place orders.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Provide administrative cover across departments.
• Process plant‑hire bookings, schedules and off‑hire requests.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, operators and site teams regarding plant‑hire requirements.
• Assist with transport and delivery coordination.

Required profile

• Previous experience in accounts administration, preferably within construction, plant hire or transport.
• Strong numerical ability and high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Confidence in learning new company systems.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a well‑established family‑run business.
• Forward‑thinking, innovative environment that values loyalty and hard work.
• Close collaboration with senior members and valuable industry experience.