Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment are working exclusively with a well-established and highly reputable business in Derby to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. This is a varied role supporting the wider accounting function and would suit someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. The successful candidate will have exposure to a broad range of accounting duties, including Purchase Ledger, subcontractor accounts, payroll support, CIS and reconciliations. A background within the construction sector would be highly advantageous due to the nature of the role and the exposure to subcontractor and CIS processes. The Role Will Involve: Inputting and processing purchase ledger invoices Setting up subcontractor orders and processing subcontractor payments Preparing subcontractor and purchase ledger payment runs Supporting weekly timesheet calculations and payroll Completing CIS returns Petty cash analysis Balancing purchase ledger, subcontractor, cost and nominal ledgers Completing bank reconciliations and journals Preparing payment due reports and cashflow forecasts as required Filing, archiving and maintaining accurate financial records Handling finance queries via phone and email Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role Good purchase ledger and general accounting experience Construction sector ..... full job details .....