Accounts Assistant – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

The client is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover contract. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will support the finance team using Sage 50 and Excel, handling bank reconciliations, invoices and payroll.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily bank and balance‑sheet reconciliations and post monthly recurring journals.
• Process purchase, subcontractor and supplier invoices, supplier payments and credit‑card receipts in Sage 50.
• Verify new subcontractors with HMRC and complete monthly CIS returns and statements.
• Carry out credit‑control activities, issue customer statements and conduct credit checks for new clients.
• Set up new clients and suppliers in Sage and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, payroll and annual financial statements.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and resolve invoice queries.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a finance role, preferably within construction or CIS.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
• AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Excellent communication and highly organised.

Required skills

• Sage 50
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Free onsite parking.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing programme.