COMPANY: GKL Building & Civil Engineering Ltd
LOCATION: Peterborough
JOB TITLE: Accounts Assistant
SALARY: 28K to 30K (pro rata dependent on experience)
WORKING SETTING: Hybrid after probation
WORKING HOURS: 25 to 30 hours per week – Monday to Friday
The Company:
Established over 25 years ago, GKL are a multi-disciplinary building and civil engineering contractor delivering a wide range of projects across East Anglia and the East Midlands.
Based in Peterborough with most projects within a 60-mile radius, we pride ourselves on being an innovative contractor, not afraid of challenging the ‘normal’ ways and delivering high quality projects on time and budget.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified applicants.
Essential
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounts assistant or similar role
· Strong knowledge of purchase ledger from start to finish
· Experience with sales ledger including raising sales invoices and allocating receipts
· Bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and companies
· Confident and proficient in using Xero/Excel
· High level of accuracy
· Credit Control
· Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
· Strong communication skills
Desirable
· AAT level 2/3
· Understanding of CIS or construction accounting
· Experience with multi-company accounting
· Ability to learn additional responsibilities such as payroll calculations, month-end journals and reconciliations.
Typical duties
· Processing purchase invoices and supplier statement reconciliations
· Raising sales invoices and supporting the invoicing process
· Credit control and chasing outstanding debts in a timely manner
· Bank reconciliations
· Preparing payroll/payment schedule workings for review
· Maintaining accurate accounting records
· Supporting month end processes
· General finance administration
· Updating Cashbook daily
· Preparing and processing inter-project cost recharges
Please note that the job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Additional tasks may be assigned as required by the business.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with Xero? Please note this is essential to perform the role and only candidates with Xero knowledge will be considered.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough
