Accounts Assistant CIS - Temp to perm

Gleeson-Recruitment-Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeson-Recruitment-Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant CIS in Birmingham to manage the purchase ledger and payments for a property-focused business.

The role covers end-to-end processing, CIS reporting, VAT treatment and month-end activities in a multi-entity environment. Strong Excel and finance-system knowledge are required; property experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.
• Property experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase ledger processes in a multi-entity property environment.
• Review and post invoice batches with correct entity and property allocations.
• Ensure accurate GL coding, CIS and VAT treatment.
• Coordinate approvals aligned to property-level spend controls.
• Lead and execute payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments).
• Validate supplier details, unusual items and cash alignment.
• Support month-end activities, including journals and reconciliations.
• Assist with HMRC submissions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain supplier relationships and identify process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

Finance Systems

Attention to detail

Organisation

Job description

Accounts Assistant CIS - Temp to perm (78786117) Birmingham, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP40000 per annum

AccountsAssistant (CIS) – Birmingham

We’re currently recruiting for aAccounts Assistant to join a growing property business based in Birmingham.

The post holder is responsible for the end-to-end management of the purchase ledger and payment processes within a property-focused finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process within a multi-entity property environment.
• Review and post invoice batches, ensuring:
• Correct entity and property allocation.
• Accurate GL coding, CIS and VAT treatment
• Manage approval workflows aligned to property-level spend controls.
• Lead and execute payment runs:
• Prepare, review and commit payments.
• Perform detailed validation, including supplier review, unusual items and cash alignment.
• Process payments (BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments).
• Manage supplier queries and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounts payable and payments.
• Bank reconciliations
• Monthly CIS processes, including:
• Preparing CIS reports.
• Reviewing subcontractor invoices for CIS treatment.
• Supporting HMRC submissions and payment processes
• Support month-end activities, including:
• Posting journals for prepayments, accruals, intercompany, expenses and credit cards.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
• Property experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.