Accounts Assistant - Construction VAT & CIS

Key Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable invoices
• Process and reconcile staff expenses
• Pay suppliers and subcontractors
• Run payroll processes
• Submit VAT and CIS returns
• Process sales certificates
• Update weekly cashflow reporting
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Resolve supplier and invoice queries
• Respond to finance system and accounting queries

This role is responsible for the day–to–day transactional finance activities of the business, including accounts payable, payroll support, reconciliations, tax submissions, and cashflow reporting.

• P&L reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Year–end accounts preparation
• Strategic supplier negotiations
• Non–finance HR responsibilities

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes
• Experience with payroll, VAT, and CIS returns
• Good reconciliation and problem–solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel