Accounts Assistant - Competitive Salary + Study Support

22 April 20242024-04-22
Rotherham, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region

Accounts Assistant required for a dynamic construction business based in Rotherham (additional office in the South).

  • Established nearly ten years ago they are a successful, multi-million business providing services to several large, national blue chip organisations.
  • They are a forward-thinking organisation, committed to their core values, making it a great place to work and a great company to do business with.
  • Competitive salary + AAT study support (if required) + hybrid working + additional employee benefits on completion of probationary period.

This is a stand-alone role. Reporting to the Director the Accounts Assistant would be responsible for:

  • Maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers.
  • Dealing with contractors/CIS.
  • Credit control. 
  • Month-end checks.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Expenses/credit card reconciliations. 
  • Checking and processing employee expenses.
  • Processing timesheets.
  • Liaising with the external accountant on a regular basis. 
  • Attending fortnightly finance team meetings.
  • Other ad hoc duties as required. 

This role is not limited to any industry although candidates from a construction background would be desirable:

  • Previous experience within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment is required. 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are essential. 
  • Working knowledge of Sage is desirable. 
  • Good IT skills including Excel (Pivot Tables and VLookups) are essential. 
  • You must be a self self-starter able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workload.