Location: Rodmell, near Lewes
Salary: Circa £40,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
The Role
An established construction contractor is seeking an ambitious Finance Assistant to join its team. This opportunity would suit an AAT-qualified professional looking to progress towards ACCA or an equivalent qualification, or someone already studying towards a professional qualification with a few years of relevant experience.
Working closely with the Finance Director and Business Manager, you will gain broad experience across financial operations, project accounting and management reporting.
This is a genuine long-term career opportunity, with potential to progress into a senior finance leadership position over the next 5–6 years.
Immediate availability or a maximum one-week notice period is required. Candidates with a month's notice will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
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Process supplier and overhead invoices, matching them against purchase orders.
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Reconcile supplier statements, maintain accurate records and respond to supplier enquiries.
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Prepare supplier payment schedules, process payments and issue remittances.
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Maintain supplier and subcontractor accounts across finance systems.
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Prepare fortnightly subcontractor payment certificates, checking CIS deductions and retention.
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Verify suppliers and subcontractors through HMRC.
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Process customer applications for payment and receipts, maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
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Monitor outstanding debts and prepare weekly aged debtor reports.
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Reconcile credit card statements and post transactions to the accounting system.
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Assist with bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow reporting.
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Prepare monthly work in progress (WIP) reports and reconcile balances.
Skills and Experience
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AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA or equivalent, or keen to progress towards a professional finance qualification.
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A few years of relevant finance or accountancy experience.
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Previous construction industry experience is highly desirable.
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Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
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Knowledge of construction project accounting and WIP valuations is advantageous.
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Essential knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
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Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software is beneficial.
Salary and Benefits
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Circa £40,000 salary, depending on experience.
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Professional study sponsorship and discretionary exam success bonuses.
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Mentoring from an ACCA-qualified Finance Director.
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Genuine long-term career progression into senior finance management.
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Annual staff incentive scheme.
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23 days' holiday, including Christmas closure.
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Free on-site parking.
Candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum one-week notice period.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration if you are looking for a finance role offering professional development, increased responsibility and long-term career progression
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year