Accounts Assistant with CIS

HR GO Recruitment; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Brentwood is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to support financial operations in the construction industry. Responsibilities include processing invoices with compliance to CIS regulations, preparing financial statements, and maintaining records. Candidates should have experience with accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks and must have a valid driver's license due to location constraints. This position offers full-time hours and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices and payments accurately with CIS compliance.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Competence in maintaining records of subcontractor payments.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments following CIS regulations.
• Sign off on CIS invoices and complete CIS Returns.
• Support month-end closing for timely financial reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of CIS regulations

Experience in the construction industry

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Assistant with CIS - Havering, Essex

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contract Type: Permanent

Based on 40 hours/week

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant/Accounts Admin to join our team within the construction sector.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and experience within the construction industry.

Job spec Overview

• Processed invoices and payments accurately, ensuring compliance with CIS regulations.
• Sign off CIS invoices & CIS Returns
• Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Maintained records of subcontractor payments and generated CIS statements.
• Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts with attention to detail.
• Utilised accounting software like Sage or QuickBooks for data entry and financial tracking.
• Supported the month-end closing process to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Coordinated with subcontractors to resolve CIS related queries and discrepancies.
• Assisted in budgeting and forecasting activities as part of financial planning efforts.
• Conducted VAT and CIS returns submissions, ensuring adherence to HMRC deadlines.
• This is an evolving role due to growth within this busy team.
• General data entry and administration support within the accounts team.

DUE to LOCATION this role requires a driver as there is NO PUBLIC transport links to this location.

For more information, please contact Michelle Ings, HRGO Rainham office (phone number removed) or email (url removed)