Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (Part-Time – 3 Days Per Week)
Tunbridge Wells – Free onsite parking
Circa £30,000 pro rata

About the role
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a growing and successful construction business?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team where you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Working three days per week, you’ll be responsible for ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, maintaining robust accounting records, and helping to keep projects and finances running smoothly.

This varied position offers the chance to utilise your finance expertise across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, CIS administration and general accounts support within a dynamic construction environment.

As Accounts Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:
Purchase Ledger
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Preparing payment runs and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Monitoring supplier balances and payment terms.
Sales Ledger
• Raising customer invoices in line with contract terms and project milestones.
• Monitoring outstanding debt and chasing overdue payments.
• Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting applications for payment and retention tracking.
General Finance & Administration
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and filing systems.
• Handling finance-related enquiries from suppliers, subcontractors, customers and site managers.
• Supporting payroll administration where required.
• Assisting with additional finance and administrative duties as the business grows.

To be successful, you will have:
• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience managing both purchase ledger and sales ledger functions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Desirable experience includes:
• Previous experience within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme).
• Experience using Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, COINS or similar accounting software.
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention accounting and applications for payment.
• AAT qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.

What’s in it for you
• Part-time working pattern – 3 days per week.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful construction business.
• Varied and rewarding role with responsibility and autonomy.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career stability within an expanding organisation.
• Opportunity to further develop your construction finance knowledge and skills.

If you’re a detail-focused finance professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where your contribution will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.

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