Join a growing professional services and management consultancy supporting the UK construction industry. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will manage day-to-day finance activities and support office administration, with opportunities to develop and take on greater responsibility. The Role * Process and code supplier invoices, match purchase orders, coordinate payments and resolve queries. * Raise customer invoices, maintain accounts and statements, monitor receipts and chase overdue payments. * Reconcile bank accounts and supplier/customer ledgers; record transactions, receipts and expenses using Sage or other accounting software. * Support cash flow monitoring, month-end processes, financial reporting and management information. * Assist with payroll and PAYE, staff expenses, subcontractor timesheets and payment schedules. * Support employee and subcontractor onboarding, compliance records, accreditations, audits and health and safety documentation. * Liaise with suppliers and service providers, and assist with office supplies, facilities and general administration. Essential: * Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator or in a similar finance role, covering accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, credit control, bookkeeping and reconciliations. * Working knowledge of Sage, Xero or QuickBooks, plus strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills. * Experience supporting payroll and PAYE administration. * Accuracy, attention to detail and strong numerical, data entry, organisational and time management skills. * Professional communication skills, commercial awareness and confidence resolving payment queries, working independently and managing competing deadlines. Desirable: AAT qualified or studying towards AAT; experience in an SME or professional services business. What We Offer * £34,000 annual salary and private healthcare. * 5% employer pension contribution, matched by a 5% employee contribution. * Death-in-service cover of four times your salary. * Career development and progression in a supportive, collaborative business. Working Arrangements Based in the Atherton office five days a week, Monday–Friday. Any homeworking flexibility is discretionary and depends on performance and business requirements