Accounts Assistant - Dunston, United Kingdom - Meldrum Construction Services Limited

Meldrum Construction Services Limited

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Dunston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Accounts Assistant - Full-time or Part-time - Gateshead

As Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for carrying out general accounts processing including purchase ledger, expenses and weekly payroll.

In this role you will be responsible to the Financial Controller.

Our Core Values
At Meldrum, we place real importance on recruiting the right person for the right role. Our Core Values govern the culture and behaviours we expect all of our employees to personify.

Integrity_

Being honest and having strong consistent moral and ethical standards combined with
mutually beneficial colleague relationships in order to drive positive behaviour and culture.

Respect and trusting in each other's ability to do our job well, being accountable for our own actions and therefore being part of a successful team.

Pride & passion_

Placing a high importance on the value of the positive contribution each of us makes to
the Organisation and the strength of commitment to do so.

Quality_

Providing a level of service in line with our Quality, Environment Management Safety
System (QEMS) and Best Practice.

Innovation_

New methods of working which drives efficient behaviours and Continuous Improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake regular inputting of all invoices to the Company's SAGE financial system to include matching invoices to existing purchase orders.
Prepare payments for subcontractors via either BACS or cheque in readiness for final

- approval.

Respond to direct telephone enquiries from subcontractors / suppliers relating to payments made, due or outstanding.
Reconcile statements from suppliers to ensure that outstanding payments can be identified and any necessary action taken.
Processing of payroll (weekly) through timesheet allocation analysis
Monthly expenses interrogation, review and processing

The main duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised in accordance with the requirements of the department and the company

Continuous improvements
You will contribute to the overall running and continuous improvement of the business, along with development of the Group, by ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients

This includes:

Identifying problems and offering solutions.
Ensuring the Company's QEMS procedures are followed as they relate to Construction, and offering suggestions as to their development and improvement
Encouraging and developing teamwork both within your team and between teams, internally and externally.
Have an excellent understanding and are compliant with the processes outlined in IP0
Actively participating in training and continuous improvement activities for betterment of skills and safe working practices.

General requirements

You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its Clients.

You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines.

Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally.

In doing so you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is maintained at all times.

You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with mínimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst being thorough and paying close attention to detail.

This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work.

Once inducted, you should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company's structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS. In relation to this, you must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£22,500.00-£23,500.00 per year

Benefits: