Accounts Assistant

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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