Accounts Assistant

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9 months ago
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Accounts Assistant – Construction Company - North Lanarkshire - Up to £31,000

CBW has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a well-established Construction Company based in North Lanarkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance experience—ideally within the construction or engineering sector—to develop their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:



Process engineers' work completions to generate invoices

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Raise valuations and consolidated invoices for projects

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Follow up on outstanding debt and resolve any queries

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Raise credit notes as required

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Obtain order numbers and purchase orders from clients

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Attend invoice query meetings with clients and internal teams

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Liaise closely with Service and Operations Managers, as well as Service Coordinators, to ensure accurate billing

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Collaborate with the Finance Department on account issues, client queries, and invoice discrepancies

Qualifications and Skills:

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Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role, ideally in a construction or engineering environment

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Strong understanding of invoicing, credit control, and billing processes

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – comfortable engaging with both internal teams and external clients

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Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

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Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

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Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

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A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving

Benefits:

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Salary up to £31,000

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Opportunity to join a growing and respected company in the construction sector

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Supportive team environment

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Opportunities for development and progression

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