Accounts Assistant - Construction VAT& CIS, Oldham

Key Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable invoices
• Process and reconcile staff expenses
• Pay suppliers and subcontractors
• Run payroll processes
• Submit VAT and CIS returns
• Process sales certificates
• Update weekly cashflow reporting
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Resolve supplier and invoice queries
• Respond to finance system and accounting queries

Scope of Role

This role is responsible for the day-to-day transactional finance activities of the business, including accounts payable, payroll support, reconciliations, tax submissions, and cashflow reporting.

The role does not include ownership of:

• P&L reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Year-end accounts preparation
• Strategic supplier negotiations
• Non-finance HR responsibilities

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes
• Experience with payroll, VAT, and CIS returns
• Good reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel