Finance Assistant - Construction - IMMEDIATE START

Finance Assistant

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

Process supplier and overhead invoices, matching them against purchase orders.

Reconcile supplier statements, maintain accurate records and respond to supplier enquiries.

Prepare supplier payment schedules, process payments and issue remittances.

Maintain supplier and subcontractor accounts across finance systems.

Prepare fortnightly subcontractor payment certificates, checking CIS deductions and retention.

Verify suppliers and subcontractors through HMRC.

Process customer applications for payment and receipts, maintaining accurate sales ledger records.

Monitor outstanding debts and prepare weekly aged debtor reports.

Reconcile credit card statements and post transactions to the accounting system.

Assist with bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow reporting.

Prepare monthly work in progress (WIP) reports and reconcile balances.

Skills and Experience

AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA or equivalent, or keen to progress towards a professional finance qualification.

A few years of relevant finance or accountancy experience.

Previous construction industry experience is highly desirable.

Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and general accounting principles.

Knowledge of construction project accounting and WIP valuations is advantageous.

Essential knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software is beneficial.

Salary and Benefits

Circa £40,000 salary, depending on experience.

Professional study sponsorship and discretionary exam success bonuses.

Mentoring from an ACCA-qualified Finance Director.

Genuine long-term career progression into senior finance management.

Annual staff incentive scheme.

23 days' holiday, including Christmas closure.

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