Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Construction

Aldgate, London

£22 - £32k per annum 

We are looking for an accounts assistant to join a friendly, vibrant team.  We are a rapidly expanding demolition and enabling works contractor operating over London and the south east. We act as principal contractor and subcontractor over all sectors of construction.

Duties & responsibilities include; -

• Provide the Office Manager with support in managing the accounts for the company
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and input journal entries arising from performance of accounting functions.
• Overseeing the purchase ledger and liaise with suppliers and internal staff to ensure queries are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Posting invoices and credit notes to the ledger, assisting and producing purchase ledger payment runs.
• Processing fortnightly payroll for 70+ operatives
• Oversee maintenance of waste transfer licences
• Providing monthly waste reports to all clients
• Other duties as and when required by the company.

Key Skills; -

• Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly and use own initiative. 
• You must have excellent Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel and understanding of accounts packages. 
• Accounts experience is essential
• Construction experience is preferred but not essential.