Accounts Assistant
CV-LibraryDerby, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 28 August 2026
Apply NowJob Title: Accounts Assistant (CIS experience essential)
Salary: Up to £32,000 (negotiable dependant on experience & qualifications already achieved)
Location: Derby
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office-Based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing construction business. You’ll play a key role within the finance team, supporting the day-to-day accounts function, including invoice processing, VAT, CIS and payroll.
Responsibilities
* Process purchase and subcontractor invoices for construction projects
* Raise sales/customer invoices
* Process payroll & subcontractor payments
* Prepare and submit CIS returns and VAT returns
* Ensure compliance with HMRC and construction industry regulations
* Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
* Provide wider support to the finance team and contribute to ad hoc finance tasks as required
Requirements
* Experience working as an Accounts Assistant or similar role
* Previous experience working within the construction sector
* Strong working knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes
* Good Excel skills
* A hardworking individual with a strong work ethic
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
What's On Offer
* 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
* Company pension scheme - 5%
* Medical scheme
* Life assurance
* Join a reputable and highly established construction business
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to utilise their existing accounts experience, take on a varied role and continue developing their career within a busy construction environment
Salary: Up to £32,000 (negotiable dependant on experience & qualifications already achieved)
Location: Derby
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office-Based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing construction business. You’ll play a key role within the finance team, supporting the day-to-day accounts function, including invoice processing, VAT, CIS and payroll.
Responsibilities
* Process purchase and subcontractor invoices for construction projects
* Raise sales/customer invoices
* Process payroll & subcontractor payments
* Prepare and submit CIS returns and VAT returns
* Ensure compliance with HMRC and construction industry regulations
* Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
* Provide wider support to the finance team and contribute to ad hoc finance tasks as required
Requirements
* Experience working as an Accounts Assistant or similar role
* Previous experience working within the construction sector
* Strong working knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes
* Good Excel skills
* A hardworking individual with a strong work ethic
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
What's On Offer
* 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
* Company pension scheme - 5%
* Medical scheme
* Life assurance
* Join a reputable and highly established construction business
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to utilise their existing accounts experience, take on a varied role and continue developing their career within a busy construction environment