Accounts Clerk

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 escalate 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