Our client is a specialist construction company based in Barking, Essex. They are seeking a Finance Assistant to joining their growing business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, duties will include:
- To provide comprehensive financial support with the ability to work effectively alone, but also accountable to the wider team, being very comfortable communicating with all colleagues across departments in a calm and professional manner
- Entering incoming invoices (suppliers and subcontractors) onto Sage/Eque 2, ensuring everything is recorded accurately and in a timely manner
- Liaise with team members to ensure all incoming invoices are approved and can be matched to purchase orders
- Make payments to suppliers based on agreed payment schedule
- Verifying subcontractor tax status, check for expiry of documents and update system
- Raise sales invoices and submit to clients, monitor due dates and customer receipts.
- Reconciling bank accounts
- Reconciling credit card statements and expenses with receipts and post to SAGE/Eque 2
- Reconciling Accounts Payable ledgers against statements and prepare payment run
- To prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns
- Dealing with queries by letter, E-mail, and telephone
- Maintain purchase ledger and subcontractor filing system
- Assistance with administrative support where necessary
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established company that can offer a varied role and career development.