A well-established UK housebuilding group is continuing to strengthen its finance function and is now seeking an Accounts Assistant with a strong focus on reconciliations, compliance, and financial accuracy. The role sits within a structured finance team supporting multiple regional operations, where attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies are key to maintaining strong financial controls.
This is a detail-focused position suited to someone who enjoys working with reconciliations, investigating differences, and ensuring financial data is accurate and compliant. You’ll play a key role in supporting subcontractor and supplier ledger integrity, alongside ensuring VAT and CIS processes are correctly applied across high-volume transactions.
What you will be doing
Purchase Ledger & Subcontractor Reconciliations
* Reconciling the purchase ledger on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and completeness
* Ensuring subcontractors are correctly recorded and classified on the ledger
* Identifying instances where subcontractors may be incorrectly set up as suppliers (or vice versa)
* Supporting checks to ensure CIS status (gross/net) is correctly applied and maintained
* Investigating discrepancies between ledger entries, payments, and subcontractor records
CIS & Payment Controls
* Supporting the preparation and submission of monthly CIS returns within deadlines
* Reviewing subcontractor payment runs to ensure CIS deductions are correct
* Checking subcontractor status (gross / net) is accurate and up to date
* Investigating and resolving CIS-related queries from internal teams and suppliers
VAT Compliance & Review
* Reviewing invoices and transactions to ensure correct VAT treatment is applied
* Identifying VAT exempt items and ensuring they are correctly recorded
* Checking for blocked VAT items and ensuring they are not incorrectly reclaimed
* Supporting the identification and treatment of partially exempt VAT transactions
* Assisting with preparation inputs for VAT returns through accurate data review and validation
Month-End & Compliance Support
* Performing balance sheet reconciliations, particularly CIS and VAT control accounts
* Supporting month-end close processes including accruals and adjustments
* Carrying out sample testing and compliance checks in line with company policy
* Investigating and resolving discrepancies identified during reconciliations or audits
What we need from you
- Previous experience working within a finance, accounts payable, or accounts assistant role
- Previous understanding and experience with CIS is essential, ideally gained through a subcontractor ledger or construction finance environment
- Knowledge of VAT is advantageous, however full training can be provided in this area
- Strong attention to detail with a diligent and methodical approach to work
- Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify issues, and resolve queries independently
The type of person we are looking for
- Someone who takes pride in accuracy and consistency within their work
- Naturally detail-focused, with a strong focus on getting things right first time
- Comfortable working within structured processes and monthly financial cycles
- Curious and proactive when reviewing information, not just processing it
- Reliable, organised, and able to manage workload effectively in a controlled environment
Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Life assurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and support services)
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
If you have experience working with CIS and understand the requirements of CIS compliance, and you’re looking for a role that will challenge you in the right way while giving you real ownership of your day-to-day responsibilities, then this could be the role for you!
Apply now.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year