Finance assistant Work, Jobs in Lichfield (with Salaries)

Accounts Assistant
Midlands Floor Screeding Limited —Cannock
- £35,420.00 - £40,589.45 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
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10d
Finance Assistant
Dignus Group —Walsall
- Up to £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Accounts Payable Assistant
EU Automation —Stafford
- £26,950 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Business Support and Accounts Assistant
Holovis International —Hinckley
- £28,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Front desk
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
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5d
Finance Assistant
OnSite Central Ltd —Tipton
- £30,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Convergence Group —Solihull
- £27,500 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Procurement Assistant
Healthtrust Europe —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
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8d
Demonstration - Finance Assistant
Mills & Reeve —Birmingham
- Business development
Accounts & Payroll Assistant
JMD Investments & Estates —Nuneaton
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
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Executive Assistant to Executive Director Finance
Aston University —Birmingham
- £31,236 - £36,636 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Assistant Retail Property Analyst
Signet —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Senior Finance Assistant (105194-0626)
University of Warwick —Coventry
- £26,707 - £30,378 a year
- University
- School
- Annual leave
9d
Banking Hub Assistant
Stone Banking HUb —Stone
- £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Driving
- Computer skills
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7d
Finance and Admin Assistant - St Christopher Primary School
Coventry City Council —Coventry
- £25,183 - £28,624 a month
- Human resources
- School
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Nissan Finance Hub Accounts & Admin —Derby
- £24,784.00 - £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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9d
Part-Time Finance Assistant
Total Fire Safety —Derby
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Continuous improvement
- Data entry
- Communication skills
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Part Time Utilities Sales Ledger Clerk
JMD Investments & Estates —Nuneaton
- £19,000 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
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Finance Assistant
Sykes-Pickavant —Chasetown
- £16 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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5d
Credit Control / Accounts Support Assistant
The Liquorman Ltd —Walsall
- £14 - £18 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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12d
Accounts Assistant
Ground Up Property Group —Kenilworth
- £28,500 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- QuickBooks
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d

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Accounts Assistant

Midlands Floor Screeding Limited -
Cannock

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Job details

Full-time
£35,420.00 - £40,589.45 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Accounts receivable
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Accounts payable
Credit note processing
Purchase order matching processing
Financial reconciliation support
Management accounts preparation
Payroll administration
Management accounting expertise
Filing
Payroll management
Xero
Financial analysis
Cash flow projection updates
VAT return preparation
Financial statement preparation
Accounts Receivable Credit Control
Customer account reconciliation
QuickBooks
Organisational skills
Management reporting
Finance and accounting experience
Sage 50 Accounting
Accounts payable reconciliations
Payment run preparation
Supplier invoice processing
AAT
VAT returns submission
Time management
Account reconciliation

Full job description

Full Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Reports To: Business Operations Manager

Location: Midlands Floor Screeding Limited, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 2FS

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday

Job Purpose

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company's finance function, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the efficient financial administration of a busy construction/flooring contractor. The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, CIS and VAT compliance, credit control, liaison with the company's outsourced payroll provider, and the production of management information to support the business in decision-making.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, hands-on accounts professional with strong knowledge of the construction industry, capable of working independently and taking full ownership of the accounts function.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Reconcile purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
Maintain accurate supplier records.

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

Raise sales invoices, applications for payment, and credit notes.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account queries.
Chase outstanding debts and manage credit control effectively.
Monitor retentions and ensure timely release requests.

CIS & Subcontractors

Verify subcontractors with HMRC and process CIS deductions.
Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns.
Issue subcontractor payment and deduction statements.

VAT & Compliance

Maintain accurate VAT records, including domestic reverse charge VAT for construction services.
Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.
Assist with statutory reporting and year-end audit/accounts preparation.

Payroll (Outsourced)

Liaise with the company's external payroll provider, supplying accurate hours, timesheet, and starter/leaver information.
Review payroll reports for accuracy and post payroll journals.
Handle day-to-day payroll queries from employees, escalating to the provider where required.

General Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

Maintain accurate accounting records using accounting software.
Reconcile bank, credit card, and control accounts.
Maintain the general ledger and process journals.
Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and budgets.
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for the Directors.

Administration

Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
Respond to supplier and customer finance enquiries.
Assist with insurance renewals, vehicle records, and general office administration.
Undertake any other reasonable duties required by management.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Proven experience managing an accounts function, ideally within construction, contracting, or a related trade.
Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes.
Working knowledge of CIS and domestic reverse charge VAT.
Experience preparing bank reconciliations and management accounts.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
High level of confidentiality.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritise a varied workload.

Desirable

AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification (or qualified by experience).
Experience using Sage 50, Xero, or QuickBooks.
Experience liaising with an outsourced payroll provider.

Personal Attributes

Honest and trustworthy.
Reliable and dependable.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Positive, proactive, and good at problem-solving.
Flexible and willing to support the wider business.

Experience

Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping, accounts, or finance experience (construction industry experience strongly preferred).
Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
Experience reconciling bank accounts and supplier statements.
Experience working with accounting software.

Systems Experience

Experience with one or more of:

Sage 50 Accounts
Xero
QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
Microsoft Outlook and Word

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Invoices processed accurately and on time.
CIS and VAT returns submitted accurately and by deadline.
Financial records maintained with 100% accuracy.
Debtor days kept within agreed targets.
Month-end tasks completed within agreed deadlines.

Benefits: On-site parking,

Work Location: In person, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 2FS

Pay: £35,420.00-£40,589.45 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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