Accounts Assistant

Swift placements are working with a family run construction business based in Doncaster who are on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of Accounts department, with practical construction led accounts and financing. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual, offering opportunities for ongoing development and internal progression within a supportive team environment. The role of Accounts Assistant will involve general involves supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks. Responsibilities typically include handling day-to-day financial transactions, such as invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and maintaining financial records. Package: Full-Time, Permanent position Location: Doncaster Salary on offer: £24,000 DOE! + Yearly bonus (Dependent on performance) Office based, Monday-Thursday (8am-5pm), Friday (8am-4pm) Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays per annum. Income Protection with EAP Training & development schemes Company events Referral Incentive scheme Free parking Key Responsibilities: Transaction Processing * Handle daily financial transactions such as entering invoices, processing payments, and verifying receipts. * Ensure accuracy in entries for purchases, expenses, payroll, and customer payments, which may involve high transaction volumes in construction projects. * Processing employee weekly timesheets/wages and associated queries. * Handling queries with suppliers regarding payment and non-payment for goods. Reconciliation and Reporting * Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify accuracy in financial statements. * Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements and budget reports. * Inputting invoices and coding them onto Evolution. Accounts Payable and Receivable * Oversee accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, verifying contractor accounts, and managing payment schedules. * Handle accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing clients, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts. * Daily receipt of purchase invoices for four divisions, logging and matching with delivery notes and orders, distributing for appropriate authorisation Budget Management * Help monitor project budgets, track expenses against forecasts, and report discrepancies. * Collaborate with project managers to understand financial needs and maintain cost controls. Administrative Support * Maintain organised records of financial documents, contracts, and project budgets. * Assist with auditing and compliance, ensuring financial documentation meets regulatory and internal standards. Qualifications/Experience Needed: * 5 years + previous experience in an accounts or finance role (experience in the Construction sector would be beneficial). * Experience of producing high quality materials to deadlines * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy * Excellent organisational skills with the ability and motivation to prioritise workload to meet demand * IT Literate and able to competently navigate Microsoft Office Applications * Strong communication skills If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Arsalan Mohammed at Swift Placements or alternatively call the office on (phone number removed) or call me on (phone number removed)