Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

Join a growing commercial flooring contractor as a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant in Ongar, Essex. This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in accounting & finance within a busy construction environment, supporting a friendly team and learning end-to-end finance processes.

Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and manage queries with suppliers and internal teams
- Assist with purchase ledger and sales ledger duties, including raising invoices and allocating payments
- Support bank reconciliations, cash postings, and maintaining accurate financial records
- Help prepare month-end information, reporting packs, and ad-hoc finance tasks
- Assist with filing, data entry, and improving finance admin processes as the business grows

What You'll Need
- Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or in a similar accounts/admin role
- Confident with bookkeeping basics, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills
- Comfortable using Excel and finance systems (experience with construction/contracting is desirable)
- A proactive approach, good communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities to deadlines

Why Apply
You’ll receive a competitive salary of £25,000–£35,000 p/a and the chance to develop your finance skills in a stable, expanding Essex-based business with UK-wide projects.