Accounts Assistant Construction Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £27,000 £32,000 Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm Job Type: Permanent Sector: Construction Finance / Accounts Payable / CIS Company Overview A privately owned construction business with a £27m turnover and strong plans to grow to £50m. The environment is professional, fast paced and supportive. You will join a team of three in a small accounts office positioned beside a busy construction department, giving good exposure to live projects, subcontractors and day-to-day operations. The Role This permanent Accounts Assistant role focuses mainly on Accounts Payable within the construction sector. Accuracy is essential. You will manage subcontractor invoices, CIS elements, purchase orders, payment runs and monthly statements. The role suits someone who takes ownership, enjoys improving processes and ensures everything runs smoothly and consistently. Key Responsibilities - Accounts Payable (Primary Focus) Raising and managing purchase orders Processing subcontractor invoices (CIS experience helpful) Running weekly and monthly payment runs Preparing and issuing Accounts Payable statements Sending monthly supplier statements and resolving invoice queries Identifying discrepancies and following up with suppliers Maintaining and updating Accounts Payable KPIs Ensuring AP processes are accurate, efficient and consistent Accounts Receivable (Secondary) Liaising with customers regarding overdue payments Supporting basic credit control activities Process Ownership and Improvements Taking accountability for the Accounts Payable function Reviewing existing processes and identifying improvements Streamlining steps to increase accuracy and speed Implementing simple, repeatable processes for consistency Acting as a point of escalation for AP-related issues Working closely with the wider finance and construction teams About You Strong Accounts Payable experience (construction experience beneficial) Understanding of subcontractor invoices and CIS is an advantage High level of accuracy Confident in taking ownership of AP processes Able to manage day-to-day tasks while improving ways of working Comfortable in a fast-paced, busy office environment Enjoys problem solving and improving efficiency Keywords Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, AP, CIS, Construction Finance, Subcontractor Invoices, Invoice Processing, Payment Runs, Purchase Orders, Monthly Statements, Invoice Queries, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, KPI Reporting, Construction Accounts, Finance Team, Permanent, Milton Keynes.