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    Accounts Assistant

    Accounting
    2fawcett
    Derby, City
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Job Title: Accounts Assistant (CIS experience essential)

    Salary: Up to £33,000 (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.

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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