CIS Specialist - Accounts

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The CIS Specialist – Accounts Team is responsible for the administration and compliance of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) across the Accounts Team, ensuring all subcontractor records, HMRC submissions and associated legislative requirements are managed accurately and on time. 

The role will require regular communication with the Property Managers, Surveyors, subcontractors and HMRC where required, providing specialist advice and support on all CIS-related matters. Working closely with operational and finance teams, you will help ensure the business remains fully compliant with current legislation while driving error-free operations and continuously improving capacity, processes and controls. 

This role is based in our Swindon office, with occasional travel to our Bristol office as required. 

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLE 

Maintaining a high level of accuracy and ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation is fundamental to success in this role. You will act as the Accounts Team's CIS subject-matter expert, supporting colleagues with technical processing guidance and ensuring subcontractor information is maintained correctly. 

The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage statutory deadlines. You will be confident working collaboratively across departments and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes while maintaining robust compliance standards. 

Other duties will include: 

Operations and compliance

• Verifying subcontractor registration status with HMRC and maintaining accurate CIS records.  
• Reviewing Purchase Orders, Contracts and approved supplier invoices to determine whether the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies.  

• Ensuring the correct CIS tax treatment is applied in accordance with HMRC legislation.  

• Working with Finance, Property Management and Surveying teams to improve CIS processes and ensure legislative compliance.  
• Reviewing subcontractor records to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.  

• Undertaking any other duties required to support the smooth running of the Finance function.  
• Undertaking any other duties required to support the smooth running of the Finance function.  

Reporting and audits

• Preparing and submitting monthly CIS returns within statutory deadlines.  

• Producing and distributing monthly CIS deduction and payment statements.  
• Producing management information and compliance reports as required.  

• Maintaining accurate audit trails and supporting documentation for all CIS activity.  
• Supporting internal and external audits relating to CIS compliance.  

Knowledge base and capacity building

• Providing advice, guidance and training to internal teams on CIS legislation and the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge.  

• Monitoring legislative changes and implementing process updates where required.  

• Working with Finance, Property Management and Surveying teams to improve CIS processes and ensure legislative compliance.  

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU 

A proactive, organised and detail-oriented approach is essential. You will be comfortable interpreting legislation, managing statutory deadlines and providing expert advice to colleagues across the business. 

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are key, together with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver a high-quality service. 

The following are key skill requirements: 

• Previous experience in a specialist CIS role.  

• Strong working knowledge of the UK Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and HMRC requirements.  

• Experience preparing and submitting monthly CIS returns.  

• Knowledge of the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge for construction services.  

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.  

• Confident using Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.  

• Ability to interpret legislation and communicate technical information clearly.  

• Experience within the property management, construction or real estate sector (desirable).  

Our core belief

Great Workmanship starts with getting the fundamentals right.

Even though we're in the property business, we're all about the people.

Everything we do is built on collaboration, empowerment, autonomy, and integrity – not just words, but how we actually work.

Why Workman?

• Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office.
• Core working hours to allow for added flexibility and helps ease your commute to the office.
• Study support.
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide
• Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year.
• Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party.

About Workman

As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry.

We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

We pride ourselves on the caliber of our employees and their unique skill sets.