Accounts Team Leader

Accounts Team Leader Cala Consulting are recruiting an Accounts Team Leader for their client, an established business operating within the construction and commercial fit-out sector. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to oversee the day-to-day running of the accounts function, ensuring accurate financial processing, effective controls and efficient accounting procedures. Working closely with the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will manage a varied accounts workload, including purchase and subcontractor invoices, supplier payments, payroll, VAT returns and credit control.

Previous experience within construction or commercial fit-out would be particularly beneficial. Responsibilities and Duties Oversee the processing and matching of purchase invoices against purchase orders, including three-way matching and invoice reporting. Complete supplier reconciliations and resolve invoice and payment queries. Process subcontractor invoices, ensuring compliance with CIS and RCT requirements. Assist with weekly subcontractor and monthly supplier payment runs, including multi-currency payments.

Support sales invoicing, credit control and the setup of new contracts within accounting systems. Supervise and support weekly payroll processing, including timesheets, approvals and compliance requirements. Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring accurate VAT coding and recovery. Manage credit card statements, expense coding and overhead cost analysis. Support month-end procedures and ensure financial deadlines are met. Help maintain accurate financial records, robust controls and confidentiality across the accounts function.

Essential Criteria ATI/AAT qualification or an equivalent accounting technician qualification. Minimum of three years experience in a senior accounts role. Experience supervising, mentoring or overseeing a small accounts team. Good working knowledge of CIS and RCT. Strong technical understanding of UK and Republic of Ireland VAT, particularly within construction. Practical experience processing weekly payroll, including RTI and auto-enrolment requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, XLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Experience with invoice matching, reconciliations and financial controls. Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills. Ability to resolve issues proactively, work with minimal supervision and handle confidential financial information. Desirable Criteria Experience using COINS ERP or a similar construction-sector accounting system. Experience working within a multi-currency business.

Experience with contract sales invoicing.

Salary and Benefits Salary negotiable depending on experience. Competitive pension scheme. Private medical insurance after one year of employment. Additional annual leave based on length of service, up to five extra days. Team building, health and wellbeing activities. Training and development opportunities. Death-in-service benefit. Benefits:
Pension Fund Medical Aid / Health Care