Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Carmarthenshire
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: 28k circa

Our client has the experience, knowledge, and capability to deliver successful, cost-effective projects, specialising in house building, commercial construction, civil engineering, and groundworks, providing comprehensive solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Looking to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team. This role provides key support to the Finance Manager across a variety of accounting and administrative tasks, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor and purchase ledger invoices accurately in the accounting system.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to accounting records.
• Maintain ledgers to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and reconcile CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns.
• Assist with bank postings and reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding account activity and queries.
• Support with general ledger reconciliations.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Finance Manager.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Key requirements

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, organised approach to work.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37.5-hour working week
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for career growth