Accounts Team Leader

Accounts Team Leader

Location:

Antrim Salary:
Negotiable, depending on experience The Opportunity We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing construction and commercial fit-out business operating across the UK and Ireland, for an experienced Accounts Team Leader to join their finance team. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, including hospitality, retail and heritage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the accounts function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including purchase invoices, subcontractor invoices, sales invoices, weekly payroll, payment runs and statutory returns. The role will support the Financial Controller in maintaining high standards of accuracy, robust financial controls and efficient accounting processes. The ideal candidate will hold an accounting technician qualification, possess strong technical accounting knowledge and have experience managing a varied accounts workload within a construction or commercial fit-out environment.

Responsibilities and Duties Match purchase invoices against purchase orders using a three-way matching process, review costings and produce weekly invoice register reports. Carry out supplier reconciliations and resolve supplier queries. Match subcontractor invoices to subcontract agreements and ensure compliance with CIS and RCT requirements. Liaise with the Commercial Team and subcontractors to resolve payment queries and discrepancies. Assist with weekly subcontractor and monthly multi-currency supplier payment runs across multiple companies.

Ensure invoices are authorised in accordance with company procedures. Monitor requests for new supplier and subcontractor accounts, ensuring all required information is provided and verified. Support the contract sales ledger by issuing invoices in line with requests from Quantity Surveyors. Assist with credit control to ensure the prompt payment of outstanding invoices. Assist with setting up new contracts within the ERP system, ensuring the relevant documentation is received from the Commercial Team.

Support the management and processing of weekly payroll, including timesheet checking, calculations and approvals, ensuring all statutory obligations are met. Issue monthly credit card statements to cardholders and ensure accurate coding and VAT recovery. Prepare and submit VAT returns. Support month-end procedures to ensure deadlines are met. Analyse overhead costs and ensure accurate nominal coding. In a fast-paced environment, this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.

The successful candidate may be required to undertake other duties as necessary to support the team and wider business. Essential Qualifications and Experience ATI, AAT or an equivalent accounting technician qualification. A minimum of three years' experience in a senior accounts role. Proven experience supervising, mentoring or overseeing a small accounts team within a hands-on environment. A good working understanding of CIS and RCT.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, XLOOKUP and pivot tables. Strong technical understanding of UK and Republic of Ireland VAT, particularly within the construction sector. Practical experience processing weekly payroll, including RTI and auto-enrolment compliance. A strong understanding of financial processes and controls. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

A high level of attention to detail and the ability to reconcile financial data accurately.

Experience of three-way matching invoices against purchase orders. A proactive approach, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with minimal supervision. The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately. Desirable Criteria Experience using COINS ERP or an equivalent accounting system used within the construction sector. Experience working within a multi-currency business. Experience dealing with contract sales invoicing.

Salary and Benefits Salary negotiable, depending on experience. Competitive pension scheme. Private medical insurance following completion of one year of employment. Additional annual leave based on length of service, up to a maximum of five additional…