Accounts Administrator

Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, our client, a well-established Civil Engineering contractor based in Inverness, is looking to expand their accounts team. They currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join their business on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 16:30 and Friday 08:30 – 15:30, with a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Support for further training and professional development will be provided for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing:
 
Financial & Accounting Tasks

• Process purchase ledger invoices
• Process sales ledger invoices
• Prepare accrual journals
• Manage ad-hoc payments
• Handle petty cash
• Oversee credit control
• Review and process credit applications
• Maintain supplier and customer database

Timesheets & Site Administration

• Process weekly timesheets
• Manage weekly subcontractor invoices
• Maintain internal plant journals
• Handle site paperwork

Quarry Operations & Administration

• Administer quarry operations, royalties, and taxes
• Process quarry sales and purchase invoices

Vehicle & Plant Management

• Manage vehicle MOT, tax, insurance, and driver checks
• Oversee plant annual inspection and certification
• Maintain and distribute live hire reports

Training & Security

• Maintain training matrix and organize training/tests
• Manage training grant applications
• Process security applications

Staff & Resource Management

• Authorise and record staff holidays
• Control PPE stock and maintain register
• Manage stationery and sundries control and ordering

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance related role
• A good understanding of basic bookkeeping and financial processes
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.