Finance Assistant

• Job Type: Part-Time (24 hours per week, flexible)
• Annual Salary: £30,000 pro rata
• Location: Harrietsham

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Finance Assistant to join an accounting team. This role involves a variety of tasks including payroll management, handling payments, and some HR-related duties. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Manage all aspects of monthly company payroll and pension schemes.
• Handle subcontractor invoices and CIS, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Manage and process all outgoing payments, including ad hoc requests.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and manage payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Approve and process subcontractor invoices.
• Pay all utility bills promptly.
• Process clocking in data and timesheets, managing the clocking in systems and resolving any issues.
• Produce sales invoices for clients and monitor accounts receivable.
• Monitor accounts payable to ensure all supplier accounts are balanced and up to date.
• Manage the Accounting team’s shared email box and respond to all incoming queries.
• Record all holiday and absences.
• Administer all HR-related documents such as employment contracts and offer letters.
• Liaise with employees to respond to any employment or personal queries.
• Submit CIS returns and prepare monthly VAT returns.
• Manage petty cash and use the purchase order system.
• Collaborate with auditors at company year-end and work closely with the Accounts Administrator to meet all payment deadlines.

• Experience with accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Capable of managing own workload and working effectively within a team.
• Good interpersonal and telephone communication skills.

• Experience in the construction/property industry.
• Knowledge of CIS.
• Experience with Sage Accounts/Payroll.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online now.