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Location: Longbridge, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am – 3pm Friday
Salary £35,000 - £40,000

About Us
At Blue Chip PFP Ltd we specialise in providing high-quality passive fire protection solutions to ensure safety and compliance in the construction industry. Our team is dedicated to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, making us a leader in the field.

Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our growing team. This is a newly created role due to business expansion, where you will take ownership of financial operations and ensure the smooth processing of all accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial management systems, particularly Sage.

As the Accounts Assistant, you will work closely with our directors, office manager, site teams, and quantity surveyor to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

Subcontractor Payments - process and verify subcontractor invoices, cross-checking with timesheets to ensure accuracy before payment.
Supplier Payments - manage and process supplier invoices, checking them against delivery notes and coordinating with the site team to ensure all relevant paperwork is complete.
Financial Systems Management - maintain and update financial data in Sage, ensuring the system is current and ready for handover to the accountants.
Budget Reporting - collaborate with the office manager to report on budgets and expenditures, providing directors with up-to-date financial insights.
Expenditure Tracking - work with the quantity surveyor to track and report on project expenditures, ensuring costs are aligned with project budgets.
Invoice Filing- file all invoices electronically, ensuring they are accurately matched with relevant jobs for auditing and tracking purposes.
Credit Control - take charge of credit control activities, managing the collection of overdue accounts and ensuring timely payments from customers while effectively resolving any payment disputes with the support of the Quantity surveyor.
Financial Reporting - generate financial reports and provide regular updates on the company’s financial health to directors.
Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
Proficiency in Sage (preferred) and strong working knowledge of financial management software.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple financial processes simultaneously.
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers/subcontractors.
Familiarity with budget tracking, expenditure reporting, and credit control.
Experience in invoice processing and ensuring financial accuracy through verification of supporting documentation.
Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-growing environment.
Why Join Us?
Join a dynamic and growing company where your role as Accounts Assistant will be crucial to ensuring our financial operations run smoothly. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by streamlining processes and supporting the business as it continues to expand. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Blue Chip PFP Ltd is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment, recognising that the unique contributions of all our employees contribute to our success.

Closing date 12-12-2024

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