Accounts Payable Team Leader

Description

Accounts Payable Team Leader - Subcontract

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Team Leader to support the day-to-day management of our Subcontract Payment Team. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong knowledge of subcontractor payment processes, industry legislation, and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with the department manager to ensure accurate and timely processing of subcontractor payments, statutory returns, and legislative reporting while providing leadership and support to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the Subcontract Payment Team and deputise for the Manager when required.
• Lead and oversee weekly and ad hoc subcontractor payment runs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreed deadlines.
• Manage high-value payment runs and ensure robust financial controls are maintained.
• Prepare and submit monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) returns.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry regulations affecting subcontractor payments.
• Produce regular reports and maintain accurate records to support financial and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and improve payment processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring workload is effectively managed.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and subcontractors.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable, with significant exposure to subcontractor payments.

Strong working knowledge of:

• Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) requiremen
• Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC)
• Experience processing high-volume and high-value payment runs.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.