Senior Finance Assistant

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Finance Assistant/Purchase Ledger Clerk for one of the UK’s leading land, property development, home-building and construction businesses based in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy a varied role, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and controls.

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• Competitive salary + hybrid working (4 days office/1 WFH) + additional generous employee benefits.
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• They aim to be net-zero carbon by 2030!
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• Responsible and inclusive employer, committed to creating an environment where people can be their best and authentic selves at all times.
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• Supporting all employees with development and education to achieve their goals and objectives.
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The Job:

Reporting into the finance function, you will be responsible for supporting a range of transactional finance activities, ensuring the smooth running of ledger operations and maintaining compliance across key financial processes.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Supporting the management of purchase, sales and subcontractor ledgers
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• Administering CIS processes, including subcontractor set-up and compliance
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• Preparing and assisting with CIS returns
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• Processing house sale completion statements
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• Managing invoice processing, coding and payment runs
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• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end activities
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• Resolving finance queries and liaising with stakeholders across the business
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• Providing guidance and support to colleagues where required
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• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and streamline processes
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• Other ad hoc duties as required
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The Person:

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• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is essential
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• Strong knowledge of purchase and/or sales ledger processes is required
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• CIS experience, including subcontractor administration and returns, is required
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• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is essential
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities are required
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• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach are essential
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