Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Controller

Cubby Construction Ltd

Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Controller

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Cubby Construction Ltd, Carlisle

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 19bdd065e6c2482b8cb1d9c37c465190

Full Job Description

Established in 1968, you'll be joining a company with proven success, clear goals, and a strong commitment to finding the best person for the job! As the successful Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Controller, you will maintain control of the Purchase Ledger system and adhere to accounts procedures. Liaise with our Construction software to ensure efficient processing of invoices. Reconcile and process purchase orders, delivery notes, invoices and statements. Set up and maintain external supplier / subcontractor accounts and customer accounts. Aiding directors and operations teams to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Support business objectives by:

  • Demonstrating understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards when posting entries and resolving problem


  • Accounts Payable Ledger:
  • Development of internal processes to manage supplier ledger and payment runs

  • Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors

  • Ensure data is maintained and retained in accordance with HMRC and Statutory Audit requirements

  • Maintain/Control of PO and Delivery Note system on the Construction system

  • Reconcile and process PO, delivery notes, invoices and statements

  • Uploading invoices into the financial package (SAGE)

  • Managing emails

  • Setup and maintain supplier accounts

  • Management of Subcontractor liabilities including creation of Subcontractor accounts ensuring compliance with Insurance, H&S, CIS through to on time payment

  • Calculation, Submission, Reconciliation of CIS Payments

  • To manage own time on tasks and notify the Management Accountant prior to any overruns arising so workload can be balanced accordingly

  • Ad hoc Accounting assignments instructed by the Management Accountant

  • To complete the above in line with the job plan set out by the Management Accountant with a view to making the year end accounts production as straight forward and efficient as possible.

  • Return phone calls and written correspondence within required deadline and ensure promises are kept

  • To understand and work proactively towards achieving own contribution to the organisation's business plan and EO

    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

  • Excel Knowledge

  • Essential highly competent Sage 50c

  • Knowledge of Eque2 would be beneficial


  • Accounting Skills:
  • QBE or AAT

  • Accounting experience ideally in Construction / Manufacturing / Projects


  • Other Skills:
  • Team player

  • Proactive

  • Solution driven

  • Process driven

  • Excellent communicator both written and verbal

  • Highly accurate inputter

  • Sets and works towards targets and goals in alignment with Cubby Construction values

    Can you embrace our core values?

  • 1. Together…. we can do more.
    2. Rise to the challenge.
    3. Be accountable.
    4. Do the right thing.

    In Return

    We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development. Excellent benefits include: Competitive salary; 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 4% employer pension contribution; BUPA Cash Plan; Life assurance cover., We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. The remuneration package will be negotiable, depending on experience. Cubby Construction Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, so we welcome applications from any suitably qualified individual.