Accounts Assistant

Job Description

ALF Recruit are partnering with a respected civil engineering contractor who are looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, hands-on environment and wants to be part of a well-established business with a strong reputation in the sector.

You’ll be supporting all aspects of the accounts function — from purchase and sales ledger to payroll and CIS administration — ensuring everything runs smoothly across projects and departments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing purchase invoices, matching to POs, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing payments.
• Handling sales ledger duties including raising invoices, allocating receipts, and chasing outstanding balances.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll, including CIS submissions and liaising with site teams for timesheets.
• Maintaining Excel spreadsheets for project costs, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Supporting the month-end process and providing general finance and admin support.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role, ideally within construction or civil engineering.
• AAT qualified or part qualified AAT
• Knowledge of CIS and payroll processes would be a real advantage.
• Confident with Excel and accounting software (Sage, Xero, or similar).
• Detail-oriented, organised, and happy working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Why you’ll love this role:

You’ll be joining a supportive and close-knit team where accuracy and initiative are truly valued. This is a stable business that takes pride in its work and looks after its people – a great step for someone looking to build their career in finance within the construction industry.

If you’re an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you, contact Joanne Sizer @ ALF Recruit