Subcontractor Specialist

Role overview

This position is for an Accounts Administrator within the Subcontractor Department, supporting the Commercial and Finance teams with day-to-day account administration. The role helps keep subcontractor processes accurate, transparent, and running efficiently.

Murphy delivers engineered infrastructure solutions across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and the USA, supporting sectors such as transportation, water, power, and natural resources. The company places strong emphasis on robust support functions so project teams can operate effectively.

Murphy describes itself as a people-focused employer that promotes development, innovation, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Commercial, Procurement, and Finance teams to maintain subcontractor accounts.
• Handle invoice processing on a daily basis and act as a link between QS/Site teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Site, GRN, and other departments to clear invoice issues and other related queries.
• Communicate with suppliers about invoice questions and provide updates on subcontractor payment matters.
• Process payments in line with group company procedures and Revenue guidelines.
• Set up site project and sub-accounts through Revenue Online.
• Carry out reconciliations for subcontractor statements and accounts.
• Complete month-end reconciliations for creditors and subcontractor retentions.
• Update UAT test scripts twice a year to support testing of processes and functionality on Microsoft 365.
• Support annual external audits and internal audits when needed.

Candidate profile

• Previous experience as an accounts assistant, with the confidence to work independently.
• Working knowledge of standard accounting practices.
• Understanding of Revenue requirements and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT).
• Strong organisational ability and the capacity to manage changing daily workloads.
• Good numerical accuracy and problem-solving ability.
• Competence with MS Office, data entry, and preferably Microsoft 365 tools.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase 2 additional days each year and further increases based on service length.
• Discretionary annual bonus and yearly salary review.
• Contributory pension scheme above market rates.
• Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
• Private healthcare allowance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus a return-to-work bonus for maternity returners.
• 2 extra holiday days for employees who get married, along with a wedding bonus.
• Ongoing investment in professional development.
• Additional staff benefits such as retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, and cycle-to-work support.

Additional information

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector-leading employer and holds Platinum Investors in People accreditation. The organisation is proud of its diverse workforce, which includes people from more than 60 nationalities and a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages.

If a candidate is unable to use the standard application process, they may call Sarah Barrett on 0873422094 for further discussion.

Murphy can only employ individuals who have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.