Your new company Hays Recruitment are working in partnership with a professional construction company which operates throughout the UK and Ireland, to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a full time, permanent basis. Your new role Reporting to the company accountant, you will be responsible for; Matching/reviewing of invoices to delivery notes and orders Processing invoices to accounts package Sage 50 Reconciliation of creditor statements at month end Preparation of month end supplier payment run Processing of journals to the nominal ledgers Reconciliation of nominal ledger balances and purchase ledger control accounts Bank and credit card statement reconciliations Dealing with supplier and staff queries Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure all invoices due for payment are either paid or queried in a timely fashion What you'll need to succeed At least a minimum of 12 months previous experience in an Accounts role Experience with Sage 50 is essential Experience in the Construction Sector would be desirable Skills / Knowledge Ability to work in a busy, fast paced office environment Organised and able to prioritise workload with accurate record keeping Ability to work to deadlines and understand urgency of month end cut-offs Be able to demonstrate initiative whilst working in a team environment Proficient in Microsoft packages including outlook, word and excel Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Whats in it for you? You will be rewarded with a lucrative salary, the opportunity to join a well established finance team and access to company benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: purchase ledger accounts payable finance admin accounts Benefits: 28k DoE