Accounts Assistant

Construction Logistics Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction firm located in London is seeking a diligent Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. In this office-based role, you will handle invoices, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns while ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in finance, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and experience with financial software like Sage 50. This position offers a competitive remuneration package along with 21 days annual leave and bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Finance.
• Experience working with EU subsidiaries or financial processes.
• Proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support invoice management and processing.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Assist with financial reporting and compliance tasks.
• Manage purchase invoice approvals.

Skills

Expertise in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Tools

Sage 50

Visma

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a professional, diligent, and confident Accounts Assistant to support an innovative team within a fast-paced construction company.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team. This office-based role involves working across accounting, payroll, and general administrative duties, supporting the finance function in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As we operate subsidiaries across Europe, experience working with EU-based entities—ideally with exposure to the Netherlands—would be a strong advantage.

The Role

• Support the management and processing of invoices received into the AP mailbox.
• Bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial records and assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Assist with the preparation of Management Accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Assist with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance tasks.
• Support HR processes, including documentation and onboarding.
• Take initiative to manage and complete tasks independently, ensuring precision and thoroughness.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment, handling varied operational needs efficiently.
• Manage the approval process for purchase invoices and proactively chase unapproved invoices.
• Ensure all invoices are processed in Sage 50 and Visma in a timely manner, meeting KPIs.
• Responsible for invoicing.
• Maintain the company system.
• Prepare documents such as invoices.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Windows 10, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• 1–2 years of experience in Finance.
• Experience with Sage 50 and Visma (desirable).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A confident and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with internal and external teams.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Experience working with EU subsidiaries or EU financial processes is preferred (experience with the Netherlands is highly desirable).
• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Summary

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Fenchurch Street, London (Head Office)

Competitive remuneration package

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays