Accounts Assistant £33k Perm - Elstree An immediate opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a successful, well established, growing construction business - this role will be based in Elstree. The successful individual will support the finance team with transactional finance mainly within purchase ledger and month end. Key responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will be: Payroll Efficiently preparing weekly site wages Purchase Ledger Ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately on a timely basis Reconciling supplier statements on a regular basis Handling disputed invoices with suppliers and ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner Maintaining the supplier ledger - setting up new suppliers with all required information on Sage 50. Making sure supplier details are kept up to date. Querying invoices with suppliers Ensuring the Accounts email is always monitored and all queries are resolved promptly. Answering and resolving queries by phone and email in a timely manner Month End Support Assist in the month end shutdown and support the commercial team in providing cost analysis Annual Audit Assist in the company's year-end audit The ideal Accounts Assistant will possess the following attributes/skills: 2 years previous Purchase ledger experience Microsoft Excel and Sage 50 experience Ability to work in a fast paced environment Fast learner Passionate about learning and looking for a progressive environment AAT qualification or desire to study Construction experience desirable This is an attractive opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly and dynamic office. If you are interested in the role of Accounts Assistant please do not hesitate to apply today. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003