Accounts Assistant
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
Location: Northampton
Employment Type: Full‑time
Reports To: Finance Manager / Managing Director
Overview
Interaction Recruitment are supporting our long-standing client in Northampton with their hiring of an Accounts Administrator to manage the day‑to‑day financial operations of their small-to-medium construction business. This role involves full end‑to‑end accounts responsibilities, including creditor and debtor control, producing profit & loss reports, debt collection, maintaining accurate financial records, and general administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction sector and a strong understanding of CIS, VAT, and project‑based accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (Creditor Control)
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct allocation to jobs/projects.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs.
- Manage subcontractor onboarding, CIS verification, and CIS payment & deduction statements.
Accounts Receivable (Debtor Control)
- Raise customer invoices and applications for payment in line with project milestones.
- Monitor outstanding payments and chase overdue accounts professionally and effectively.
- Maintain accurate aged debtor reports and escalate issues where required.
Profit & Loss & Financial Reporting
- Assist with monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss statements.
- Track project costs, variations, and margins.
- Support cashflow forecasting and budget preparation.
- Provide financial information to directors as needed.
General Accounting & Admin
- Perform bank reconciliations and update ledgers.
- Assist with VAT returns and HMRC submissions.
- Maintain accurate digital and paper filing systems.
- Support year‑end preparation for external accountants.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and industry requirements.
Debt Collection
- Proactively contact clients regarding overdue invoices.
- Negotiate realistic payment arrangements where required.
- Maintain detailed communication logs and escalation records.
- Work closely with project managers to resolve disputes affecting payment.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in an Accounts role, ideally within construction or a project‑based environment.
- Strong understanding of CIS, VAT, and UK accounting practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or construction‑specific software).
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with confidence to follow up debts professionally.
- Ability to manage workload independently in a small business environment.
- Strong organisational skills, especially with digital and paper filing systems.
Personal Qualities
- Reliable, trustworthy, and discreet with confidential data.
- Hands‑on approach with a willingness to improve systems and processes.
- Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
- Positive and helpful team player.
Qualifications (Preferred but not essential)
- AAT Level 2–4, ACCA, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of CIS regulations.
- Experience working in the construction industry.
Please ensure that you are applying with an updated cv. To discuss your application further, please contact Dan Pearce.
07791991352
dan.pearce@irweb.co.uk
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