Accounts Clerk

Confidential; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Coventry is seeking an Accounts Clerk to join the finance team on a permanent basis, supporting a busy department with subcontract ledger duties and CIS compliance.

Responsibilities include processing subcontractor payments, HMRC compliance, and providing month-end reports. Immediate start available for an expanding construction business in the region.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Excel and financial systems.
• Experience with COINS accounting software.
• Knowledge of CIS payment regulations and VAT rules for construction.
• Previous subcontract ledger experience is essential.
• Qualified at AAT L3/4 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payments to subcontractors in line with CIS and authorities.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations for payments.
• Provide subcontract ledger reports and reconciliations.
• Produce month-end reports and SLA adherence.
• Manage supplier accounts and respond to payment queries.

Skills

Excel

COINS

CIS

VAT for CIS

Subcontract ledger experience

AAT L3/4

Education

AAT L3/4

Job description

Accounts Clerk

30000- 32000

Coventry

Randstad are currently working in collaboration with a successful and expanding construction business based in Coventry. This busy, successful and expanding business are seeking an accounts focused, organised and autonomous Accounts Clerk to join their team on a permanent basis to support the smooth running of a busy department.

Key responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant includes:

• Ensure payments are made to subcontractors on a timely basis and in line with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) regulations and company delegated authorities
• Ensure that all payments made are compliant with HMRC regulations
• Liaise with the Commercial Teams to ensure payment queries are resolved in a timely manner in order to comply with the Prompt Payment Code
• Provide key subcontract ledger reports to the wider business as required
• Produce month end reports and reconciliations
• Meet requirements of company standard financial service level agreement for internal customers
• Report any non-compliance of the above agreement to the Subcontract Ledger Supervisor/Accounts Payable Manager
• Ensure internal and external customer communications are undertaken in a business-like and professional manner
• Manage key supplier accounts

Key skills

• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of COINS
• Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Knowledge of VAT treatment for the Construction Industry
• Previous experience of subcontract ledger work
• AAT L3/4

This is an immediately available opportunity for an Accounts Clerk to join a successful and growing business at an exciting time.