We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Subcontractor Payments Senior to join our finance team in our Stockport Head Office. 

The purpose of the role is to support the Subcontractor Payments Manager,  to coordinate and maintain the team’s workload, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of subcontractor certificates and payments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, leadership abilities, a thorough understanding of CIS and accounts payable processes, along with demonstrating reliability, flexibility, initiative and role model behaviours to the team.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Subcontractor Payments Team, including processing Subcontractor payment certificates & invoices, raise and matching of Subcontractor orders, and reconciling Subcontractor Statements.
• Support a team of Subcontractor Payment Administrators, providing guidance and training to ensure high-quality work and adherence to deadlines.
• Review invoices and payment runs prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance in line with the HMRC guidelines for CIS, company policies, internal controls and accounting standards.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues or discrepancies related to Payment certificate and payments, escalating issues as necessary to management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders, addressing inquiries, resolving disputes, and optimising workflow processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, finance, and operations, to streamline processes, resolve issues, and optimise efficiency.
• Continual assessment of procedures and systems for improvements, driving implementation as needed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting, in collaboration with the finance team.
• Stay informed about changes in HRMC guidance for CIS, accounting regulations and industry best practices related to purchase ledger processes, ensuring compliance and recommending improvements.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing documentation and support during audits and reviews.
• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by management, contributing financial expertise and insight to achieve business objectives.

Skills and Experience: 

• Must have extensive knowledge & experience of the HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures, with proficiency in using accounting software (strong preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to review and analyse large volumes of financial data accurately.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive process improvements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to adapt to change and embrace new technologies & processes to enhance productivity and performance.

Company Background:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.