Accounts Assistant
Kier Group plc., Brindham, Somerset
Accounts Assistant
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Kier Group plc., Brindham, Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 22 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: c46b541c8d0b43a0aba7cc659e8fe7fc
Location ref: Brindham, Somerset
Full Job Description
We're looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Kier Highways Somerset team based in Glastonbury Depot. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial control and reporting across the Kier Highways Somerset contract., Location: Glastonbury Depot - Depot based 3 days a weekHours: Permanent Fulltime 37.5 per week Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year + benefitsWe are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
In this position you'll play a key role in managing material costs, stock valuation, procurement processes, and payroll, ensuring costs are correctly allocated and aligned to contract activities. You'll also support month-end activities, client recharges, and forecasting, working closely with operational teams to provide effective financial support. Our client is Somerset Council, and we deliver highway term maintenance services across their network, with a contract value of circa £20m per annum.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be working within the Kier Highways Somerset team, supporting them in delivering accurate financial control and reporting. Your day to day will include:
-Monitoring and managing material costs, reallocating costs to correct activity codes to ensure accurate profitability reporting
-Processing payroll by reviewing and validating timesheet entries, uploading to Oracle, and resolving payroll queries
-Managing procurement processes, raising purchase orders, receipting goods and services, and resolving invoice queries
-Conducting quarterly stock takes across depots and valuing stock counts
-Supporting month-end activities, client recharges, and quarterly forecasting
An AAT Level 3 qualification or demonstrable experience within accounting and finance.
-Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to contribute to meetings
-An analytical and proactive approach, with the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
-A full driving licence