Counted Recruitment
About the Business
To apply for this role, you must have experience within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
A fantastic opportunity to join a large, well-established construction business based in Solihull as a Construction Administrator. Sitting within a friendly and supportive Group Finance team that backs operations right across the country, this is a brilliant chance to take the next step in your career with a salary of £28,000 – £35,000. The role would suit someone with a construction industry background looking to develop their tax knowledge. Full training is provided, and there is genuine room to grow.
Main Duties
As a Construction Administrator, you will support the Tax Manager in keeping the business compliant, accurate and audit-ready across a varied workload spanning VAT, CIS, reconciliations and PSA:
VAT
- Pull together accurate VAT returns for all registered entities, comfortably ahead of statutory deadlines
- Check invoices to confirm VAT has been applied correctly
- Keep land-related paperwork organised and in good order for VAT purposes
- Handle VAT reclaims on mileage payments in line with the relevant reclaim rules
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Cast an eye over payment runs and manual payments to ensure they meet CIS requirements
- Compile CIS returns and submit them within statutory timeframes
- Be the go-to person for colleagues raising CIS-related queries
Tax Reconciliations
- Carry out monthly balance sheet reconciliations across tax-related accounts
- Sample-check expense claims to make sure they sit within internal policy
PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA)
- Help prepare the annual PSA assessments and submissions
- Work alongside HR and payroll to gather the data needed for PSA reporting
Location / Office / Culture
The role is hybrid, with 3 days in a modern office based in Solihull and the rest of the week from home. You will be part of a large, established business with a genuinely supportive team around you, plenty of training on offer, and real scope to progress.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- A working knowledge of tax and CIS
- Experience of COINS would be a bonus, though it is not essential as full training is provided
- Clear, confident communication skills
- A sharp eye for detail
- A natural problem-solver who enjoys investigating and resolving queries
Why Join the Business
- Join a large, stable and well-established construction business
- Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
- Supportive team with full training and ongoing development
- Genuine room for progression
- Bonus scheme
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a Holiday Buy Scheme
- Company pension, life assurance and an Employee Assistance Programme
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
Ref: BR70895
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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