Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with experience in accounting and payroll, as well as purchasing within the construction industry, to join a growing business.

Role and Responsibilities - Accounts Administrator/Buyer

• Processing purchase invoices and raising sales invoices
• Producing bank reconciliations and financial reports
• Making payments via BACS
• Setting up new customers and suppliers on the system
• Reconciling company credit card transactions
• Managing petty cash
• Submitting quarterly VAT report
• Running payroll and making salary payments to all employees and sub-contractors
• Processing CIS sub-contractors and status checking
• Submitting monthly CIS and employee returns to HMRC
• Paying employee expenses in accordance with company policy
• Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
• Placing orders with approved suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products
• Assessing the reliability of suppliers and dealing effectively with challenges and the flow of materials
• Updating client spreadsheets to ensure all records are accurate for cost and value reconciliation
• Managing the supplier returns process through to debit note received
• Keeping all site managers informed of relevant information regarding changes to delivery lead times and individual supply situations
• Building and managing relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE Maths and English
• Accounts and buying experience gained in a building/construction environment
• Working knowledge of Intuit QuickBooks
• An accountancy qualification would be desirable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent communication skills Organised with good time management Accurate data and analysis skills Ability to successfully negotiate purchases Committed to meeting deadlines and able to strive under pressure Competent in working alone as well as part of a team Results driven - including by sales and profit Keen eye for detail