Senior Accounts Leader – Construction (Payroll/CIS/RCT)

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

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.