Field Team Accounts Assistant

Keep accounts accurate. Support Field Teams. Ensure payments are seamless.

You take pride in delivering accurate invoices, maintaining ledgers, and supporting operational teams. You thrive on resolving queries, balancing priorities, and keeping systems running efficiently. That’s exactly the kind of role we’re offering at Ground Control Ltd.

We’re looking for a Field Team Accounts Assistant to join our finance team, taking ownership of accounts processes, invoice management, and internal customer support. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring Field Teams are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining high standards across our accounts systems.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of accounts processes to support Field Teams, operations, and financial compliance:

• Use our ICe2 system to mark jobs complete, enabling weekly Self Bill invoices for Field Teams while adhering to company margins and client requirements
• Maintain ledgers with complete accuracy, posting invoices, credits, debits, cash, and journal entries within deadlines
• Match invoices to purchase orders, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure smooth weekly payment runs
• Respond to internal and external enquiries within 48 hours, maintaining high standards of customer service
• Handle phone calls professionally and promptly, supporting Field Teams and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Finance and Operational teams to improve processes and resolve queries efficiently

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines
• Commitment, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to completing work accurately
• IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience in accounts, purchase ledger, or invoice management (desirable)
• Experience with Dynamics systems (advantageous but not essential)
• Excellent customer service skills with clear verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and methodical work style, ensuring all tasks are completed correctly
• Ability to follow processes while identifying opportunities for improvement

Benefits

• Ownership of critical accounts processes with direct impact on Field Team payments and operational performance
• Opportunity to work closely across Finance and Operational teams, building strong internal relationships
• Structured role with clear responsibilities and scope to grow your accounts expertise
• Support from experienced team leaders in a fast-paced environment
• Competitive package including pension, wellbeing support, and recognition rewards
• Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
• Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
  • 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
  • Robust pension scheme
  • Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
  • Free or subsidised national gym memberships
  • Employee Recognition Scheme

Application Process

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About Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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