Finance Assistant - Construction

Rodmell, Lewes

• Post supplier and overhead invoices, including specialist supplier invoices with a CIS element.
• Reconcile supplier statements and respond promptly to supplier enquiries.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date supplier records.
• Assist the Finance Director with the preparation and processing of supplier payments.
• Carry out HMRC verification of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare bi-weekly subcontractor labour payment certificates, checking retention and CIS deductions, and process subcontractor labour payment runs.
• Process customer applications for payment and customer receipts, and prepare the aged debtor report.
• Reconcile credit card statements for posting.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow reporting.
• Run monthly work in progress (WIP) reports and reconcile WIP balances, working with the commercial and operational teams to track job progress.
• Support the Finance Director with the production of monthly management accounts and overhead variance analysis.
• Assist with annual audit enquiries.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Skills and Experience

• GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English and Maths.
• Enrolled on, or eligible to enrol on, an AAT or ACCA programme.
• A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

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