We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well established and leading organisation based in Redhill.

As the Accounts Assistant, you will need a strong technical knowledge of accounting processes, ideally with previous experience in the construction industry, encompassing a variety of responsibilities including contributing towards vital Month End processes and procedures. The role would suit a versatile and motivated team player seeking to develop their experience in a lively and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities include: (this is not exhaustive)

• Complete bank reconciliations and post necessary transactions
• Maintain sales ledger to ensure accurate and up to date records are kept, monthly sales reconciliations and handling any related queries
• Managing Purchase Ledger; processing purchase invoices and credit notes
• Understand and adhere to internal audit/compliance/statutory requirements and provide fundamental support during the Year End Audit process
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and posting journals relating to accruals/prepayments, depreciation of fixed assets and other necessary transactions
• Assist the Group Finance Manager in the production and consolidation of monthly management accounts for all companies
• Provide support and assist the Group Finance Manager and Financial Director with necessary tasks and reconciliation where required
• Ability to perform all functions of the accounts department (including Payroll) to cover team holidays/sickness as and when required

Person Specification:

• A strong background in the Construction industry encompassing self-billing and applications is highly desirable
• Sage 50 payroll and Sage 200 experience essential
• Knowledge of Eque2 Software or similar Project Costing Accounting Packages is advantageous
• Driven, self-motivated and possessing initiative, with a well organised personality

Company Benefits:

• A competitive salary, Pension scheme, Personal health cover (after 12 months employment), and a fantastic working environment.
• The successful candidate will need to be a driver and have access to their own vehicle due to the location of the offices.
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday) 09.00am to 17.00pm.
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays