Accounts Assistant

Description:

CIS Accounts Assistant | Solihull | Hybrid Working

A well-established UK housebuilding group is continuing to strengthen its finance function and is now seeking an Accounts Assistant with a strong focus on reconciliations, compliance, and financial accuracy. The role sits within a structured finance team supporting multiple regional operations, where attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies are key to maintaining strong financial controls.

This is a detail-focused position suited to someone who enjoys working with reconciliations, investigating differences, and ensuring financial data is accurate and compliant. You’ll play a key role in supporting subcontractor and supplier ledger integrity, alongside ensuring VAT and CIS processes are correctly applied across high-volume transactions.

What you will be doing
Purchase Ledger & Subcontractor Reconciliations

* Reconciling the purchase ledger on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and completeness

* Ensuring subcontractors are correctly recorded and classified on the ledger

* Identifying instances where subcontractors may be incorrectly set up as suppliers (or vice versa)

* Supporting checks to ensure CIS status (gross/net) is correctly applied and maintained

* Investigating discrepancies between ledger entries, payments, and subcontractor records

CIS & Payment Controls

* Supporting the preparation and submission of monthly CIS returns within deadlines

* Reviewing subcontractor payment runs to ensure CIS deductions are correct

* Checking subcontractor status (gross / net) is accurate and up to date

* Investigating and resolving CIS-related queries from internal teams and suppliers

VAT Compliance & Review

* Reviewing invoices and transactions to ensure correct VAT treatment is applied

* Identifying VAT exempt items and ensuring they are correctly recorded

* Checking for blocked VAT items and ensuring they are not incorrectly reclaimed

* Supporting the identification and treatment of partially exempt VAT transactions

* Assisting with preparation inputs for VAT returns through accurate data review and validation

Month-End & Compliance Support

* Performing balance sheet reconciliations, particularly CIS and VAT control accounts

* Supporting month-end close processes including accruals and adjustments

* Carrying out sample testing and compliance checks in line with company policy

* Investigating and resolving discrepancies identified during reconciliations or audits

What we need from you

- Previous experience working within a finance, accounts payable, or accounts assistant role

- Previous understanding and experience with CIS is essential, ideally gained through a subcontractor ledger or construction finance environment

- Knowledge of VAT is advantageous, however full training can be provided in this area

- Strong attention to detail with a diligent and methodical approach to work

- Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify issues, and resolve queries independently

The type of person we are looking for

- Someone who takes pride in accuracy and consistency within their work

- Naturally detail-focused, with a strong focus on getting things right first time

- Comfortable working within structured processes and monthly financial cycles

- Curious and proactive when reviewing information, not just processing it

- Reliable, organised, and able to manage workload effectively in a controlled environment

Benefits

- Bonus scheme

- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Option to purchase additional annual leave

- Pension scheme with employer contribution

- Life assurance cover

- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and support services)

- Hybrid working arrangement

- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

If you have experience working with CIS and understand the requirements of CIS compliance, and you’re looking for a role that will challenge you in the right way while giving you real ownership of your day-to-day responsibilities, then this could be the role for you!
Apply now.

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