Accounts Team Leader
The Company:
Kingston Barnes are working with a privately owned contractor that provide all forms of construction. They are regularly employed by a number of blue chip clients, covering retail, leisure, domestic, commercial and insurance repair sectors under a range of partnership and framework agreements. A new opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Team Leader to join them on a permanent basis.
The Opportunity:
Overseeing day-to-day accounts payable and receivable activities, with a focus on VAT compliance, including CIS and VAT reverse charge. Managing a small team of two finance assistants and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Supervise and support two junior finance staff, providing training, performance monitoring, and workload management.
- Ensure compliance with UK VAT regulations, including correct treatment of CIS and reverse charge VAT for domestic and international transactions.
- Daily / monthly bank reconciliation.
- Overseeing weekly and monthly payment runs
- Ensuring the prompt and accurate processing of purchase invoices.
- Assist in preparation of monthly payroll and ensure payment within the deadline.
- Ensuring scheduled payments are completed accurately and on time. Including monthly VAT instalments, PAYE and quarterly corporation tax.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including ledger reconciliations and reporting.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier and customer account records.
- Support external audits and provide documentation as required.
- Periodic review of accounts dept processes and improve where required.
Requirements:
- Experience of working in a similar role within the construction industry
- Proven experience managing accounts payable / receivable department or similar role.
- Strong understanding of VAT rules, including reverse charge mechanisms.
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is essential.
- Proficient in using accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP, or similar).
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- AAT qualified or working towards a relevant accounting qualification is preferred.
Desirable:
- Experience of using Sage 50
- Experience of using Eque2
The role requires being in the office full time, 5 days per week.