Accounts Team Leader

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an Accounts Team Leader in Gloucester to manage the accounts department. The successful candidate will oversee accounts payable and receivable activities, ensure VAT compliance, and lead a small team of finance assistants, playing a critical role in financial record accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing accounts payable/receivable.
• Strong understanding of VAT rules and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Supervise and support two junior finance staff.
• Ensure compliance with UK VAT regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Communication

Education

AAT qualified or working towards a relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

SAP

Eque2

Job description

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.