Accounts Assistant with CIS

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Havering, Essex, to manage CIS-compliant financial duties in a growing accounts team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the construction industry and must be able to process invoices and submissions while utilising accounting software. Due to the location, a driver is required as there is no public transport access. Strong attention to detail and administrative skills are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience within the construction industry is ideal.
• Ability to process invoices and payments accurately.
• Familiarity with VAT and CIS returns.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments ensuring CIS compliance.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.
• Maintain records of subcontractor payments.
• Reconcile bank statements with attention to detail.
• Utilise accounting software for financial tracking.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on CIS queries.

Skills

Knowledge of CIS

Accounting software (Sage or QuickBooks)

Attention to detail

Data entry

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 sub-contractor 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 01708 220023 or email [e-mail]