Finance Assistant

Our Client are a fast growing, Commercial Offices Fit Out & Refurbishment specialist contractor based in the City of London. They have an excellent board of directors who have 20+ years experience within the London market. To support their continued expansion, they are looking for a Finance Assistant to support their Finance Director.

Overview:

To ensure all financial liabilities are accurately recorded and managed in line with established policies and processes, contributing to effective cash flow management and reliable financial reporting. The role also plays a critical part in maintaining strong relationships with the supply chain to protect the company's creditworthiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process payment batches, ensuring accuracy and appropriate application of CIS deductions and Domestic Reverse Charge where relevant.
• Update daily cash flow with subcontractor certificate values.
• Verify new subcontractor and ganger information, ensuring CIS tax status is accurate.
• Manage creditors and debtors to support effective cash flow management.
• Allocate all payments appropriately and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Provide subcontractors with remittance advices and purchase certificates.
• Review and approve monthly staff expenses.
• Support the production of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain a structured and compliant filing system.
• Plan and execute effective, organised work schedules.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance.
• Contribute to departmental development through recommending and maintaining financial policies and processes.
• Stay informed on changes in tax legislation relevant to the business.

KEY EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Subcontractors and gangers
• Suppliers and external service providers
• HMRC (in relation to tax compliance and CIS matters)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role, preferably within construction or subcontractor-heavy industries.
• Demonstrable understanding of CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge procedures.
• Experience with creditor and debtor management.