Accounts Assistant

Highbury Recruitment • Permanent • Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Job Title: Construction Accounts Assistant
Location: on Site Norwich

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: DOE

About Us:

Our client is an established organisation within the construction and development sector, providing comprehensive project solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients.

They partner with public and private sector organisations to deliver projects that align with current industry standards, regulatory requirements and market demands.

The Role:
As a Construction Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day financial operations. You will handle standard bookkeeping alongside sector-specific duties, with a strong focus on project costing and managing subcontractor payments.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable: Process and match supplier and subcontractor invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
Project Costing: Allocate material, plant hire, and labour costs to the correct project codes to ensure precise job costing.
Payment Runs: Prepare weekly or monthly payment runs for subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring retentions are tracked and applied correctly.
Reconciliations: Perform regular bank and supplier statement reconciliations, resolving any discrepancies quickly.

What We Are Looking For:

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in an accounts assistant or bookkeeping role within the construction sector (preferred).
Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero / Sage 50 / Sage 200 and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Studying towards or holding an AAT qualification (desirable).
Experience of systems such as Procore and/or Zero would be a real advantage.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and pension scheme.
Competitive salary, free parking, health care.
Opportunities for career progression within an expanding finance department.

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