Accounts Assistant

Roberts and Prowse; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Accounts Assistant Vacancy
(Ref: R&P-ACCASSIST0425)

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Type: Full Time
Category: Commercial, Industrial, Government, Health Care, Local Authority, Education
Rate of Pay: £Competitive Salary (Negotiable)

The Company: Roberts & Prowse based in Elgin Ind Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire are a Mechanical and Electrical Services Contractor who operate throughout the Home Counties, South West & South East of the UK. Due to sustained success and growth, we are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy team.

The Role: We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the Accounts team within our Swindon Head Office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a supportive, team-focused environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Processing supplier and subcontractor invoices, maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and assisting with supplier and subcontractor payments.
• Accounts Receivable: Raising sales invoices, updating the sales ledger and assisting with credit control procedures.
• Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations: Assisting with regular reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Intercompany Transactions: Supporting the recording and reconciliation of intercompany balances.
• CIS and VAT Returns: Assisting in the preparation and submission of VAT and Construction Industry Scheme returns in line with HMRC deadlines.
• Payroll Support: Providing administrative assistance for payroll processing when required.
• Centralised Buying: Assisting with supplier purchase orders and raising jobs on our internal software (Eque2).
• General Accounts Admin: Filing, data entry, archiving and supporting the wider accounts team with ad hoc tasks as needed.
• Software Proficiency: Working with Sage Line 50 and MS Excel for day-to-day finance operations. Sage Job Costing experience is desirable but not essential; Eque2 Construction Accounting software experience is desirable.

Our Offer:

• £Competitive Salary (Negotiable)
• Company Pension Scheme
• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of eight recognised Bank Holidays)
• Private Healthcare
• Industry training and development opportunities

The Person: To succeed in this role, you should be organised, enthusiastic and eager to build your career in accounting. You will work closely with our experienced accounts professionals and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting tasks.

Key attributes and qualifications include:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role is desirable.
• AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification (or currently working towards) would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Accounts Software as listed previously.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• A proactive and team-oriented attitude.
• Must be able to successfully achieve (BPSS) Baseline Personnel Security Standard military clearance.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, as occasional travel may be required.

How to Apply:

Ready to join our team and make a difference? Please submit your CV below.

We are excited to learn more about you and your skills! If your application is shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Thank you for considering Roberts & Prowse as your next career move.