Accounts Assistant
other jobs Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Accounts Assistant | London Bridge | Paying £35k - £40k DOE
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to support our clients finance function across subcontractor ledger management, sales ledger, contract administration, and wider financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in their day-to-day responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Subcontractor Ledger
*Process subcontractor invoices and weekly payment runs
*Handle internal and external subcontractor queries
*Complete statement reconciliations
*Maintain VAT records and ensure compliance
*Update and manage forecast payment reports
Contract Sales Ledger
*Raise and issue sales invoices, applications, and certificates
*Maintain debtor reports and monitor VAT status
*Perform credit control duties
*Complete cash matching
*Carry out statement reconciliations
Contract Administration & Audit Tracking
*Maintain contract documentation centrally (Teams/SharePoint)
*Manage valuation schedules, new contract forms, contract copies, final account statements, and PC certificates
*Keep audit trackers up to date
Retentions Management
*Raise retention invoices
*Maintain retention reports
*Resolve related queries
Internal Cost & Revenue Transfers
*Complete monthly internal transfers and ensure accurate allocation
Accruals Monitoring & Reporting
*Review accruing costs for jobs nearing completion
*Communicate status updates to relevant teams
*Monitor registered invoices
Audit Preparation
*Collate and prepare documentation for the annual audit
About You:
*Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role
*Strong understanding of ledgers, reconciliations, and VAT
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Confident using Excel
*Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners
*Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to support our clients finance function across subcontractor ledger management, sales ledger, contract administration, and wider financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in their day-to-day responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Subcontractor Ledger
*Process subcontractor invoices and weekly payment runs
*Handle internal and external subcontractor queries
*Complete statement reconciliations
*Maintain VAT records and ensure compliance
*Update and manage forecast payment reports
Contract Sales Ledger
*Raise and issue sales invoices, applications, and certificates
*Maintain debtor reports and monitor VAT status
*Perform credit control duties
*Complete cash matching
*Carry out statement reconciliations
Contract Administration & Audit Tracking
*Maintain contract documentation centrally (Teams/SharePoint)
*Manage valuation schedules, new contract forms, contract copies, final account statements, and PC certificates
*Keep audit trackers up to date
Retentions Management
*Raise retention invoices
*Maintain retention reports
*Resolve related queries
Internal Cost & Revenue Transfers
*Complete monthly internal transfers and ensure accurate allocation
Accruals Monitoring & Reporting
*Review accruing costs for jobs nearing completion
*Communicate status updates to relevant teams
*Monitor registered invoices
Audit Preparation
*Collate and prepare documentation for the annual audit
About You:
*Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role
*Strong understanding of ledgers, reconciliations, and VAT
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Confident using Excel
*Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners
*Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Job number 3520924
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Company Details:
Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Cobb & Jones Recruitment specialise in Accountancy and Finance recruitment across the Kent regions. We recruit for all salary levels within Industry f...