Accounts Team Leader

Marcon Fit-Out Ltd.; Antrim; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance (after 1 yr)

Additional holidays up to 5 days

Team building activities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Marcon Fit Out Ltd. is seeking an Accounts Team Leader to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across invoices, payroll, VAT, and supplier payments. The role supports the Financial Controller and requires strong technical accounting knowledge within construction or commercial fit-out contexts.

Key tasks include 3-way invoice matching, CIS/RCT compliance, and multi-currency payment runs. You will lead a small team, maintain robust controls, and ensure timely month-end close.

Qualifications

• ATI/AAT qualification or equivalent accounting technician qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior accounts role.
• Proven experience supervising a small accounts team.
• Good working understanding of CIS and RCT.
• Proficient in Excel (advanced formulas, XLOOKUP and pivot tables).
• Good technical understanding of UK and ROI VAT, particularly in construction.
• Practical experience processing weekly payroll ensuring RTI and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Experience with Coins ERP or equivalent system used in construction.
• Experience working in a multi-currency company.
• Experience dealing with contract sales invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Match purchase invoices against purchase orders (3-way match) and review costings.
• Carry out supplier reconciliations and resolve supplier queries.
• Match subcontractor invoices to subcontracts and ensure CIS and RCT compliance.
• Liaise with Commercial Team and subcontractors to resolve payment queries.
• Assist with weekly subcontractor and monthly multi-currency supplier payment runs.
• Ensure invoices are authorised in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with setting up new contracts within the ERP software.
• Assist with managing and processing weekly payroll, including timesheet checking.
• Issue monthly credit card statements and ensure VAT recovery.
• Produce and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-currency handling

Education

ATI/AAT qualification or equivalent accounting technician qualification

Tools

Coins ERP

Excel

Job description

Founded in 2004, Marcon Fit Out have grown to become a leading fit out company operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We have an outstanding reputation for quality of service and have been the contractor of choice for many high-profile projects and clients across hospitality, retail and heritage sectors.

Marcon are looking for an Accounts Team Leader who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions including; purchase invoices, subcontractor invoices, sales invoices, weekly payroll, weekly and monthly payment runs and statutory returns.

The role will support the Financial Controller in maintaining a high level of accuracy, robust financial controls and efficient accounting processes. The successful candidate will have an accounting technician qualification, strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing a varied accounts workload, within the construction or commercial fit-out sector.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Match purchase invoices against purchase orders (3-way match), review costings and produce weekly invoice register reports.
• Carry out supplier reconciliations and resolve supplier queries.
• Match subcontractor invoices to subcontracts and ensure CIS and RCT compliance.
• Liaise with Commercial Team and subcontractors to resolve payment queries and discrepancies.
• Assist with weekly subcontractor and monthly multi-currency supplier payment runs across multiple companies.
• Ensure invoices are authorised in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor requests for new supplier and subcontractor accounts, ensuring full information is provided and verified.
• Provide support for the Contract Sales ledger, issuing invoices according to requests from the Quantity Surveyors.
• Support credit control to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Assist with setting up new contracts within the ERP software according to relevant forms from the commercial team.
• Assist with managing and processing weekly payroll, including timesheet checking and calculation, obtaining approval and ensuring all legal obligations are met.
• Issue monthly credit card statements to card holders and ensure accurate coding and VAT recovery.
• Produce and submit VAT returns.
• Support month-end procedures to ensure deadlines are met.
• Analyse overhead costs to ensure correct nominal coding.

In a fast-paced environment this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. You may be asked to perform other duties as deemed necessary by management to support the team and business needs.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• ATI/AAT qualification or equivalent accounting technician qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior accounts role.
• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, or overseeing a small accounts team within the hands‑on environment.
• Good working understanding of CIS and RCT.
• Proficient in Excel (e.g. advanced formula, XLOOKUP and pivot tables).
• Good technical understating of UK and ROI VAT, particularly in relation to the construction sector.
• Practical experience processing weekly payroll ensuring RTI and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to reconcile data accurately.
• Experience of 3-way matching invoices against purchase orders.
• Proactive with an ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Experience with Coins ERP system or equivalent system used in the Construction sector.
• Experience of working in a multi-currency company.
• Experience of dealing with contract sales invoicing.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Negotiable pending experience
• Enrolment on Private Medical insurance after completing one year of employment.
• Additional days holidays pending length of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Team Building and Health and Wellbeing Activities
• Training and development opportunities

Marcon are an Equal Opportunities Employer.