Permanent On-site Construction

Finance Assistant

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next career move?

Our client, an established and growing business within the construction industry, is looking for a motivated Finance Assistant to join their finance team in Basildon, Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with around 2–3 years of finance experience who is keen to broaden their knowledge, take on more responsibility and develop their career within a successful business.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circle Processing and managing Accounts Payable
  • check_circle Supporting Accounts Receivable processes
  • check_circle Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding payments
  • check_circle Supporting monthly payroll processes
  • check_circle Processing invoices and payments
  • check_circle Reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
  • check_circle Assisting with month-end procedures
  • check_circle Dealing with supplier and customer queries
  • check_circle Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and projects
  • check_circle Ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date

About You

  • check_circle Ideally 2–3 years’ experience within a finance/accounts environment
  • check_circle Confident working across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
  • check_circle Ideally has some exposure to payroll
  • check_circle Comfortable using Excel and finance/accounting systems
  • check_circle Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • check_circle A confident communicator who can work with both internal teams and external customers/suppliers
  • check_circle Proactive, reliable and keen to learn
  • check_circle Looking to progress and develop their career within finance
  • check_circle Previous experience within the construction or related industrieswould be advantageous, but is not essential

What's On Offer

  • check_circle This is more than just a processing role — it’s an opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can develop your skills, take on additional responsibility and progress your career.
  • check_circle Competitive salary & benefits based on experience