{"id":64502,"date":"2026-10-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/accounts-assistant-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T16:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:08:34","slug":"accounts-assistant-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/accounts-assistant-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounts Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ACCOUNTS \/ FINANCE ASSISTANT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> EN5, Barnet \/ Enfield area<br \/>\n<strong>Salary:<\/strong> Circa \u00a328,000\u2013\u00a330,000 per annum<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 9:00am\u20135:00pm<br \/>\n<strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time, Permanent<br \/>\n<strong>Working Pattern:<\/strong> Office-based<br \/>\n<strong>Start:<\/strong> Immediate preferred, although up to 4 weeks\u2019 notice will be considered for the right candidate<br \/>\n<strong>Sector:<\/strong> Construction \/ Subcontracting<\/p>\n<p>THE OPPORTUNITY<\/p>\n<p>Our client is a rapidly expanding and successful subcontractor looking to recruit an ambitious <strong>Accounts \/ Finance Assistant<\/strong> to join their growing team.<\/p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their finance career within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial business. The company is growing quickly and is keen to appoint someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to learn.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function and work closely with the wider team, gaining valuable exposure across a broad range of accounting and administrative duties.<\/p>\n<p>Previous experience within construction or property would be beneficial, although it is not essential. Knowledge of <strong>Xero<\/strong> and experience using <strong>Mac systems<\/strong> would also be advantageous.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, strong attention to detail and a genuine desire to learn quickly, take on responsibility and grow with the business.<\/p>\n<p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Supporting the day-to-day running of the finance and accounts function.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Processing purchase and sales invoices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Reconciling supplier statements and bank transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Assisting with payment runs and supplier queries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Supporting credit control and chasing outstanding payments where required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Processing expenses and other routine finance 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