[ref. p5896724] Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £25,000+ (dependent on experience)
• Location: St Asaph, North Wales
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join a leading company with a strong presence in the construction sector as an Accounts Assistant. Since its establishment in 1990, the company has grown significantly, earning numerous prestigious awards and maintaining an enviable reputation through its commitment to exceeding expectations in service delivery.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Answer telephone inquiries and handle accounts queries.
• Set up new suppliers and subcontractors in the system, coordinating with the Quantity Surveyor on CIS statuses.
• Process supplier invoices and delivery notes, providing feedback on any issues to buyers.
• Prepare supplier cheques for the Managing Director’s signature.
• Manage subcontractor invoices, including stamping, scanning, and passing them to Quantity Surveyors.
• Handle payments to subcontractors (BACS & Cheques) and ensure their insurance details are up-to-date.
• Enter plant transfers into the Eque2 Construction software and manage vehicle servicing, tax, and insurance.
• Produce and follow up on rebate schedules and invoices for both companies.
• Manage council taxes, utility bills, and ensure timely renewals.
• Input all timesheets and process group invoices.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and update rent cards for the property management division.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations for SPVs and manage council taxes for all developments.
• Adhere to the Accounts Task Timetable and perform daily backups on Sage Line 50.
• Log incoming post and ensure data accuracy.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, Sage Line 50, and Sage Construct.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounts role.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality due to sensitive information access.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player with excellent attention to detail and self-verification of work accuracy.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement plus additional service days.
• Life Cover and Matching Pension Contribution.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• Free on-site parking with electric charging points.
• Referral programme and company events.
• Wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts, and an employee recognition scheme.