Accounts Administrator

We are a growing building maintenance company providing services to commercial clients across the South West and surrounding areas. Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, we are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Sales Ledger / Accounts Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover contract, with the strong possibility of a permanent position.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Administrator to make a real impact within a dynamic and supportive environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our finance department, taking responsibility for a variety of tasks including:

• Sales Ledger: Generating and issuing invoices, credit control, reconciling customer statements, and resolving account queries.
• Job Costings: Checking accuracy of costs on jobs. Producing profit reports.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconciling Client payments on bank statements and maintaining accurate cash flow records
• Engineer Purchases: Processing expenses and booking accommodation where required.
• VAT Returns: Preparing and submitting accurate and timely VAT returns.
• PAYE: Processing payroll journals and ensuring accurate PAYE submissions.
• General administrative duties: Assisting with general accounting and administrative tasks.

About You:

The ideal candidate would be organised with a good grasp of numbers. Training can be provided for all areas, yet knowledge of VAT and CIS would be advantageous to the role. The below elements are desired, but not essential:

• Experience in a similar accounts role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (Xero ideally).
• Experience in the building services or construction industry.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player.

We can provide a fun and friendly workplace and a competitive salary with benefits depending on experience. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Immediate start available if desired
• Potential for permanent role
• Enrolment into our twice yearly bonus scheme
• Full Training
• Supportive Environment
• Opportunity for Growth

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

How soon would you be available to start?

Experience:

Sales Ledger / Accounts Administration: 1 year (preferred)