Accounts Assistant - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you looking to start or further your career in finance and want a role that will train and support you? Igne is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our accounts team on 6 month Fixed Term Contract based in Gillingham. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to begin or develop their career in finance. We will also consider experienced candidates. Full training and AAT study support are provided.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Accounts Supervisor and Group Finance Manager across sales and purchase ledger activities, ensuring the smooth financial operation of the business.

If you want to join an innovative, fast‑paced, and dedicated team making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evision processing — Raising and processing Contract Sales Orders, Applications for Payment, Contract Sales Invoices, Purchase Orders, etc.
• Customer & Vendor Setup — Creating new accounts in the finance system
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit card expense processing
• Preparing and issuing statements
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Responding promptly to time‑critical emails from clients and colleagues
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies

Person Specification

• Numeracy & attention to detail
• Adaptability in fast‑paced environments
• Organisation & initiative
• IT proficiency (Excel & Teams)
• Communication skills
• Time management

Salary & Benefits

• £26,227 to £30,000 per annum
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3× salary) & sick pay
• Health Cash Plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long‑service awards

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of seven companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience—a one‑stop shop for pre‑ and post‑construction services. Igne’s six service categories are ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance (UXO), specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo‑environmental.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our culture and integral to our success.

We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed. We believe in developing our talent, which is why at Igne you will have many opportunities for training and progression within your role.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.