Accounts / Admin Clerk

The Company

A North West-based contractor renowned for delivering cost-effective, high-quality construction projects. They operate across a broad spectrum of sectors, including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Retail, providing services that encompass the full project lifecycle-from initial design and planning through to construction and completion. With a strong track record of successfully completed projects and commitment to exceeding expectations, they focus on achieving exceptional client satisfaction and approval.

The Project

Based in the Manchester office, you will be an integral part of the team, offering both administrative and accounting support to a well-established construction contractor, known for delivering high-quality projects across various sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, and leisure projects. You will support project teams by organising project documentation, scheduling meetings and ensuring smooth communication across departments, while also assisting with accounting tasks when necessary. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records, monitoring project budgets and ensuring office operations run efficiently.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you hold the industry and software experience below;

* Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel
* Proven industry experience, providing accounts / administration support for a leading construction contractor or subcontractor

Additional skills;

* Initiative
* Computer literate
* Excellent organisation skills
* High standards for quality of work
* Efficient utilization of relevant accounting software
* Understanding of industry qualifications, cards and tickets
* Basic understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
* The ability to respond to inquiries and probe into any discrepancies as necessary
* A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation and compliance with regulations
* Solid understanding of relevant safety standards and regulations in the construction industry

The Role

* Job Title: Accounts / Admin Clerk
* Job Type: Permanent
* Project: Various projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, and leisure
* Location: Manchester, North West
* Reporting to: Managing Director

Duties

* Communicate effectively within the team
* Track and balance petty cash transactions
* Printing, scanning binding / filing documents
* Utilise the relevant software tools on a day-to-day basis
* Manage data entry, document processing, and updates
* Align bank statements with internal records to verify accuracy
* Ensure that records are consistently upda