Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic construction business in Portsmouth as an Accounts Assistant, where you will play a key role in managing financial processes. This position involves setting up subcontractors, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme. You will be part of a supportive team that values accuracy and attention to detail. Enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 28 days of annual leave and a day off for your birthday. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company in the construction sector and develop your finance skills further.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a UK finance team is essential.
• Good understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up subcontractors and input invoices through Sage.
• Prepare subcontractor payments and perform monthly reconciliations.

Skills

Experience in finance team

Attention to detail

Understanding of CIS

Knowledge of reverse-charge VAT

MS Office proficiency

Education

Full right-to-work in the UK

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

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You will be working for a construction business in Portsmouth who are looking to increase their headcount through the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant.

Your new role

1. Set up of subcontractors on Sage.
2. Input of invoices/applications through Sage.
3. Ability to spot potential errors/queries during the input process.
4. Set up payless notices for each valuation/invoice received.
5. Certification of Invoices and Applications.
6. Monthly statement reconciliations.
7. Subcontractor payment preparation and reports.
8. Monthly CIS return.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Full right-to-work in the UK, with prior experience working within a UK finance team.
2. Experience working within the construction industry.
3. Good understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
4. Knowledge of domestic reverse-charge VAT (preferable).
5. MS Office: Excel, Word & Outlook.

What you'll get in return

1. A competitive salary of circa £30,000 per annum.
2. 28 days annual leave + birthday off (inclusive of BH's).