Accounts Payable Team Leader

Network Plus group; Higher Green; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to manage our Subcontract Payment Team. You will oversee subcontractor payment runs, ensure accuracy, and maintain robust financial controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of CIS, CITB, and DRC, plus excellent Excel skills and leadership. You will report to the department manager, support compliance, and build positive relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable with subcontractor payments.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with CIS returns and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Subcontract Payment Team day-to-day operations.
• Oversee weekly and ad hoc subcontractor payment runs with accuracy.
• Maintain high-value payment runs and robust controls.
• Prepare CIS returns monthly and on time.
• Prepare CITB returns and ensure compliance.
• Ensure adherence to legislation and industry regulations.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate records.
• Identify improvements to payment processes for efficiency.
• Provide guidance and manage team workload.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Subcontract payments

Leadership

Excel

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Excel

Job description

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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About Network Plus

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.