Accounts Clerk

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Coventry office

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd in Coventry is hiring an Accounts Clerk - Subcontract Ledger on a permanent basis. The role focuses on processing subcontractor payments, managing subcontractor ledgers, and ensuring CIS compliance and HMRC alignment.

The successful candidate will work within the Finance Team, collaborating with commercial colleagues, and will contribute to accurate month-end processes and reporting. Coventry office-based, ASAP start.

Qualifications

• CIS experience essential for role.
• Experience in accounts payable or subcontract ledger.
• Proficient in Excel and VAT handling in construction industry.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor payments accurately and on time.
• Ensure payments comply with HMRC CIS requirements.
• Maintain subcontractor ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to resolve payment queries.
• Respond to internal, supplier and subcontractor inquiries.
• Produce subcontract ledger reports for the business.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and company procedures.
• Escalate payment issues or delays as needed.
• Support Subcontract Ledger Supervisor and Accounts Payable Manager.

Skills

CIS experience

Accounts payable

Subcontract ledger

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Workload prioritisation

Independent & team player

Adaptability

Education

AAT qualification or relevant finance training

Tools

Excel

COINS accounting software

Job description

Accounts Clerk - Subcontract Ledger

Location: Coventry (Office-Based)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Working Location: Cooper House, Redgrave Close, Coventry, CV2 2UU

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Clerk - Subcontract Ledger to join an established Finance Team based in Coventry on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with previous experience in subcontract ledger management and a strong working knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

The successful candidate will play an important role within the finance function, ensuring subcontractor payments are processed accurately and on time, in accordance with HMRC regulations, CIS requirements and internal company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor payments accurately and within agreed payment deadlines.
• Ensure all payments comply with HMRC regulations and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor ledger accounts.
• Work independently and as part of the wider finance team to ensure payment runs are completed within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with commercial teams to investigate and resolve subcontractor payment queries.
• Respond to queries from internal departments, suppliers and subcontractors in a professional and timely manner.
• Produce key subcontract ledger reports for the wider business.
• Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Identify and escalat any payment issues, non-compliance or potential delays.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external subcontractors.
• Provide support to the Subcontract Ledger Supervisor and Accounts Payable Manager when required.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates should demonstrate:

• Previous experience working with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) - essential.
• Experience within an accounts payable, subcontract ledger or similar finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Understanding of VAT treatment within the construction industry.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial administration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing business environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• AAT qualification or relevant finance training.
• Previous experience working within a subcontract ledger environment.
• Knowledge of COINS accounting software.
• Experience using computerised finance and ledger systems.
• Previous experience within the construction or engineering industry.

Salary & Benefits

• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Salary of £30,000 - £32,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established finance team.
• Coventry-based office location.