Accounts Assistant — CIS, Payroll & Finance Support

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Wealden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Christmas shutdown

Healthcare option

Accountancy training

Staff events

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Uckfield is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the accounts function within a growing construction sector business. Working as part of a small finance team, you'll handle a hands-on range of tasks to keep financial processing accurate and timely.

This role is suited to an organised, proactive candidate who can contribute across the team, with a January 2027 start and a Monday-to-Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Essential experience processing CIS payments.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with online systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices, matching them to purchase orders and liaising with suppliers for supporting documentation
• Process weekly subcontractor payments and manage CIS payments
• Support weekly payroll processing for site operatives
• Complete month-end reconciliations and assist with general accounting duties
• Liaise with site foremen to confirm operative bookings and ensure payments are processed accurately
• Manage a shared finance mailbox, responding to queries and following up outstanding information
• Maintain accurate financial records using internal databases and online systems
• Provide cover for colleagues and support additional finance tasks as required

Skills

Accounts experience

CIS payments

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Uckfield is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the accounts function within a growing construction sector business. Working as part of a small finance team, you'll handle a hands-on range of tasks to keep financial processing accurate and timely.

This role is suited to an organised, proactive candidate who can contribute across the team, with a January 2027 start and a Monday-to-Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm schedule.