Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant

Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant
Sector: Construction (SME)
Employment Type: Full-time

Recruitment Agency: Interaction Recruitment – Recruiting on behalf of a UK-based construction client

Our client is a small-to-medium construction business, delivering high-quality projects across the UK. They are looking to strengthen their finance team with a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a hands-on, supportive environment where your contributions really make an impact.

Reporting to the Finance Manager or Managing Director, you will manage day-to-day accounts operations, including creditor and debtor control, cashflow management, and financial reporting. Experience with construction accounting, CIS, VAT, and project-based finance is highly desirable.

Accounts Payable (Creditor Control)

• Process supplier invoices and allocate costs accurately to projects
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, CIS verification, and payments

Accounts Receivable (Debtor Control)

• Raise customer invoices and applications for payment
• Monitor and chase overdue accounts professionally
• Maintain aged debtor reports and escalate issues as required

Financial Reporting & Profit & Loss

• Assist with monthly management accounts including P&L statements
• Track project costs, variations, and margins
• Support cashflow forecasting and budget preparation
• Provide financial insights to directors

General Accounting & Administration

• Perform bank reconciliations and ledger updates
• Assist with VAT returns and HMRC submissions
• Maintain accurate digital and paper filing systems
• Support year-end preparations for external accountants
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards

Debt Collection

• Contact clients regarding overdue invoices
• Negotiate payment arrangements where necessary
• Maintain detailed communication logs and escalate unresolved issues
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve disputes affecting payments

• Previous accounts experience, ideally in construction or project-based environments
• Strong understanding of CIS, VAT, and UK accounting practices
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to follow up debts professionally
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organisational skills with digital and paper filing systems

• Reliable, trustworthy, and discreet with confidential data
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to improve processes
• Calm under pressure and meets deadlines consistently
• Positive, approachable, and a team player

• AAT Level 2–4, ACCA, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of CIS regulations
• Experience in the construction industry

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