Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts Assistant
TRS who are we?
Best Plant – Best People – Safest Processes
This is Total Rail Solutions’ industry leading formula that is the basis of our success.
We are specialists in providing on-track plant (OTP) hire, sub-contracting services and labour provision to rail sites across the UK. Working with leading contractors including Balfour Beatty, Amco, Lundy Projects and Allun Griffiths, we support some of the most prestigious Network Rail, Crossrail and London Underground projects across the UK.
Under our full On-Track Plant Operations Scheme (POS) approval we support a wide range of projects, such as Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), permanent way and civils work.
We own over 80 road rail vehicles and a broad range of attachments and employ a 300 strong workforce that includes, POS Supervisors, Crane Controllers, Machine Controllers, Plant Operatives and contingent labour, this is led by an experienced management team.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to support our Accounts department with a variety of day-to-day financial operations such as sales and purchase ledger, expenses and basic bookkeeping.
Principle Accountabilities:
· Working with and reconciling sales and purchase ledger.
· Preparing accounts.
· Managing the Company post.
· Writing and handling of cheques.
· Processing purchase orders and invoices.
· Providing ad hoc administrative support to the Accounts team and wider business.
Required Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications and Training:
· Committed and a fast learner.
· Experience of working in a busy and fast paced environment.
· Computer literate with an aptitude for numbers.
· Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accountancy procedures.
· Strong communication skills.
· Good team player, able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external
contacts.
· Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
· Hold or be studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across Total Rail Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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