Accounts Assistant
Based in Hertford
Full-time, Permanent position
Salary: £30 - 35k

We are working with a leading construction contractor to recruit a skilled and experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Hertford.

Duties:

• Dealing with purchase invoices
• Assisting the processing of subcontractor payments
• Processing sub-contractor invoices retentions
• Assisting with the processing of employee expenses
• Notifying suppliers of queries
• Reconciliation of nominal Ledgers
• Assisting with credit control - monthly debtors & retentions
• Setting up new supplier and customer records - ensuring all relevant forms have been sent out and completed
• Assisting Financial Controller to carry out other ad hoc tasks as required
• Credit Control
• Inputting information onto finance system and using Excel
• Preparing weekly supplier payment run
• Subcontractor payments
• Processing supplier invoices
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers
  

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

• Must have at least a Level 2 AAT qualification
• Ideally experience within the construction sector
• Enjoy working within a team environment
• Possess organisation and strong communication skills.
• Have great attention for detail, with a clear focus on accuracy and timelines.
• Be able to work effectively and accurately, while adhering to fixed/competing deadlines
• Must have a positive approach to problem solving with the ability to assess and overcome obstacles, and the confidence to seek input and escalate matters when appropriate.

You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £35,000 + Benefits.

If you are interested, please apply online now, or call Meg on !