Accounts Assistant CIS - Temp to perm

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Assistant (CIS) - Birmingham

We're currently recruiting for a Accounts Assistant to join a growing property business based in Birmingham.

The post holder is responsible for the end-to-end management of the purchase ledger and payment processes within a property-focused finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process within a multi-entity property environment.
• Review and post invoice batches, ensuring:
• Correct entity and property allocation.
• Accurate GL coding, CIS and VAT treatment
• Manage approval workflows aligned to property-level spend controls.
• Lead and execute payment runs:
• Prepare, review and commit payments.
• Perform detailed validation, including supplier review, unusual items and cash alignment.
• Process payments (BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments).
• Manage supplier queries and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounts payable and payments.
• Bank reconciliations
• Monthly CIS processes, including:
• Preparing CIS reports.
• Reviewing subcontractor invoices for CIS treatment.
• Supporting HMRC submissions and payment processes
• Support month-end activities, including:
• Posting journals for prepayments, accruals, intercompany, expenses and credit cards.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.

What we're looking for:

• Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
• Property experience would be advantageous but is not essential

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English