Accounts Assistant
9 Month Fixed Term Contract
Rayleigh, Essex £28,000 - £30,000 per annum 9-Month Fixed Term Contract (Starting End of October) Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Fully Office-Based
Accounts Assistant - Rayleigh
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied and hands-on role within a growing business? We're seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, supporting both the finance function and wider business operations.
Working closely with the Director and project teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly while managing a broad range of accounting, administration and operational responsibilities.
This is a fully office-based position and does not offer hybrid or remote working.
The Role
Accounts & Finance
•Processing supplier and customer invoices
•Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
•Managing timesheets and expenses
•CIS and bank reconciliations
•Preparing information for VAT returns
•Resolving invoice queries and producing reports
•Supporting payment applications and accountant reporting through Xero
Office Administration
•Managing holiday and sickness records
•Coordinating office utilities and service providers
•Organising staff training and meetings
•Completing Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs)
Fleet & Administration
•Coordinating vehicle and plant hire
•Arranging MOTs, servicing, repairs and maintenance
•Ensuring fleet compliance, insurance and account management remain up to date
Site Support
•Obtaining quotations and placing supplier orders
•Coordinating plant, equipment and labour requirements
•Arranging travel, accommodation and site logistics
•Supporting site setup documentation and purchase orders
Executive Support
Providing administrative support to the Director, including:
•Diary and appointment management
•Travel and hotel bookings
•Teams meeting coordination
•Minute-taking and action tracking
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
•Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar all-round finance position
•Essential experience with CIS and VAT processes
•Strong accounts administration experience
•Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
•Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
•Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
•A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support across all areas of the business
What's on Offer?
•Salary of £28,000 - £30,000
•A varied and busy role with genuine responsibility
•Close collaboration with senior leadership
•Friendly and supportive working environment
•Opportunity to develop your skills across finance and operations
•Stable Monday-Friday working hours
•Convenient Rayleigh location
If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant with CIS and VAT knowledge who enjoys a varied role and being at the heart of a business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting 9-month fixed-term opportunity starting at the end of October.
