Accounts Team Leader

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.