Accounts Assistant

2fawcett; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Company pension 5%

Medical scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

2fawcett is recruiting an Accounts Assistant with CIS experience for a permanent, office-based role in Derby. You will support day-to-day accounts, including CIS, VAT, payroll, and invoice processing, within a growing construction business.

The role requires prior CIS experience and strong Excel skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. Competitive salary with benefits is on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Experience within the construction sector.
• Strong working knowledge of CIS processes.
• Good Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and subcontractor invoices for construction projects.
• Raise sales/customer invoices.
• Process payroll and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns and VAT returns.
• Ensure HMRC and industry regulations compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Provide wider support to the finance team and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

CIS processes

Excel skills

Construction industry experience

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (CIS experience essential)

Salary: Up to £32,000 (negotiable dependant on experience & qualifications already achieved)

Location: Derby

Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office-Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing construction business. You’ll play a key role within the finance team, supporting the day-to-day accounts function, including invoice processing, VAT, CIS and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and subcontractor invoices for construction projects
• Raise sales/customer invoices
• Process payroll & subcontractor payments
• Prepare and submit CIS returns and VAT returns
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and construction industry regulations
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Provide wider support to the finance team and contribute to ad hoc finance tasks as required

Requirements

• Experience working as an Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Previous experience working within the construction sector
• Strong working knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes
• Good Excel skills
• A hardworking individual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

What's On Offer

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme - 5%
• Medical scheme
• Life assuranceJoin a reputable and highly established construction business

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to utilise their existing accounts experience, take on a varied role and continue developing their career within a busy construction environment