Accounts Assistant Purchase Ledger

Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Location: Greenhithe, Dartford. (Driver required)

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours: Office Based - 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday (9.00am - 5.30pm also considered)

Benefits: 23 days + Bank Holidays annual leave allowance (increases with service), Private Medical Insurance, Pension, Training and Development opportunities, team and company social events.

Permanent role, ideally looking for an immediate start!

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our clients Head Office based Finance team. This role will act as a key point of contact for suppliers, and subcontractors, supporting the smooth running of the purchase ledger and wider finance function, supported by a Finance Manager and small team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing purchase invoices, managing VAT and Construction Industry Scheme submissions, and ensuring all supplier and subcontractor records are accurate and up to date. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping fundamentals who enjoys working in a fast-paced and fun environment.

• Process purchase invoices against purchase orders, ensuring timely payment within agreed terms
• Process and report employee expenses and timesheets
• Reconcile and digitally submit VAT and Construction Industry Scheme returns
• Prepare payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, resolving queries as they arise
• Organise and maintain company financial documentation and filing systems
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks to support the wider Finance team

• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of data input accuracy
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge
• Previous experience preparing VAT and Construction Industry Scheme returns
• Hands‑on experience with MS Office (particularly Excel and Word) and Sage 50 Accounts or similar Finance software package i.e Xero/Quick Books as training will be provided
• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar accounts based role
• Industry knowledge within Construction is desirable, but training will be provided

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel as a Accounts Assistant within a thriving business we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with a company that cares about your growth and success.

Apply online today with your CV for consideration for this exciting role with excellent prospects and a supportive team!

This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - - Tunbridge Wells Office

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