Subcontract Payments Manager

pDue to our continued growth OCU Group now have a new opportunity for an experienced Subcontract Payments Manager to join the team in our Stockport Head Office The purpose of the role will be to takeresponsibility for the efficient and accurate management of the subcontractor payments process in our organisation This includes supervising a team of accounts payable professionals The role involves a focus on process improvement cost control and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractorsbrppstrongDuties and ResponsibilitiesstrongpulliTo manage and lead a team of accounts payable professionals providing guidance training and support on the Construction Industry SchemeliliOversee the processing and verification of supplier invoices ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policiesli liImplement and maintain efficient accounts payable procedures and processes identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation Lead in implementation of new accounts software and pay apps systemsli liReview and approve payment runs ensuring timely and accurate payments to subcontractorssuppliers and adherence to payment termsli liReconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues in a timely mannerli liDevelop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractorssuppliers resolving paymentrelated queries and building positive vendor relationshipsli liCollaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standardsli liMonitor and control expenses and costs looking for opportunities to reduce expenses and improve cost efficiencyli liAssist in the preparation of monthend and yearend financial statements and monthly tax returns as well as providing data and reports for financial analysisli liEnsure compliance with tax regulations and financial regulations in relation to accounts payableli liManage and oversee the Subcontractor payable ledger and maintain accurate financial recordsliulpstrongQualifications and RequirementsstrongpullistrongstrongBachelors degree in finance accounting or a related field Professional accounting qualifications (eg ACCA CIMA) are a plus must have a background in construction tax (CIS)liliProven experience in accounts payable within a managerial or supervisory roleli liStrong knowledge of accounting principles tax regulations and financial reporting standards strongmust have extensive knowledge on the construction industry Scheme (CIS)strongli liProficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excelli liExcellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detailli liStrong communication and interpersonal skills for building SubContractorsupplier relationships and leading a teamli liAbility to analyse data and make informed decisions to improve processes and control costsli liKnowledge of best practices in Construction Industry and experience with process improvementli liAdaptability and ability to work in a dynamic fastpaced environmentliulpstrongCompany InformationstrongppEstablished in OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutionsppWorking directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing teamppWe 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 environmentppWe believe that being successful is a choiceppWe choose to be successfulppWe are OCU One Company UnitedppstrongWe celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplacestrongp