Construction Finance Assistant – CIS & Sage Expert

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in Sevenoaks on a part-time, office-based basis.

The role focuses on subcontractor and supplier accounts, CIS, Domestic Reverse Charge VAT and purchase ledger processes, with initial agency engagement and potential permanent placement.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate records, timely payments and robust cost reporting within a construction environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT.
• Proven track record managing subcontractor and supplier accounts.
• Strong purchase ledger experience in a construction environment.
• Proficient with Sage 50 Accounts and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management of subcontractor and supplier accounts.
• Verify new subcontractors with HMRC.
• Manage weekly subcontractor payment runs.
• Review invoices for CIS, VAT and Domestic Reverse Charge compliance.
• Prepare monthly HMRC CIS returns.
• Maintain up-to-date subcontractor records and insurance details.
• Process the purchase ledger from receipt to payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with year-end accounts and audits.

Skills

CIS

Domestic Reverse Charge VAT

Subcontractor accounts

Supplier accounts

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Reconciliations

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Purchase ledger systems

Job costing systems

Job description

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in Sevenoaks on a part-time, office-based basis.

The role focuses on subcontractor and supplier accounts, CIS, Domestic Reverse Charge VAT and purchase ledger processes, with initial agency engagement and potential permanent placement.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate records, timely payments and robust cost reporting within a construction environment.