Accounts Administrator

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry into the Group’s accounting systems, including purchase ledger, sales, cash book, and subcontractor data.
• Manage purchase ledger processing, including invoice matching and scheduling payments.
• Maintain accurate standing data within the accounting systems.
• Resolve queries by liaising with internal functions and third parties.
• Assist the wider finance team with various tasks as directed by the Accounts Manager.
• Support the transition and rollout of the new COINS ERP system.

Requirements

• Demonstrable hands-on experience working with COINS software and its workflows.
• Proven experience processing purchase ledger and cash book transactions.
• High level of IT literacy, including proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of data entry accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage time efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience completing bank, debtor, and creditor account reconciliations.
• Experience processing sales ledger and subcontractor transactions.
• Familiarity with VAT and CIS requirements, including subcontractor verification.

About the Company

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a family-owned Civil Engineering business and one of the UK's leading tunnelling contractors. Founded in 1982, we deliver expertise with a core focus on client satisfaction, honesty, and quality. We are committed to a culture of safety and wellbeing through our award-winning LIFE programme.