About Monument Monument Design & Build have been in business for 13 years, we are proud to say we have a close knit team of around 40 Architectural, Build, Design and Maintenance employees. We believe that success in what we do is key to our employees. The role provides a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role within the business which is continuing to grow and will grow further in the New Year. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant for maternity cover, this post will initially be a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. In this role you will be working on both sides of the ledger and have experience of both accounts payable/receivable, within a SME business environment. Administrative experience of raising PO’s, order processing and general office experience will also be required. Main duties and responsibilities: General administration and accounts support Processing of authorised accounts payable invoices Supplier payments and statement reconciliations Assisting with bank reconciliations Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations Raising of Purchase Orders Matching invoices against purchase orders and deal with any discrepancies General purchase ledger and accounts receivable queries Verification of subcontractors Querying any pricing errors Obtaining prices of materials from suppliers Ordering materials where necessary and organising deliveries Assisting with quotes Inputting weekly timesheets Other duties may be required which relate to the role as instructed by the Financial Controller. What we are looking for At least 3 years experience working in an accounts role Experience using accountant software particularly Quickbooks Relevant qualifications in finance (Desirable but not essential) Excellent communication skills Able to work in a fast paced environment Good MS Office skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational skills Thorough and diligent approach to work Ability to prioritise workload & manage deadlines Flexibility & willingness to provide the best service to support all areas of the business What we will offer you Competitive Salary 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Free on-site parking (north shields office) Company Events