Accountant

Crystal Clear Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations in a growing construction business in London. This key role involves overseeing project accounting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and liaising with project managers and subcontractors for accurate reporting and insights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accountant, ideally in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of project accounting and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and profit margins.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a growing construction business. This is a key role responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations, with a focus on project accounting, cost tracking and ensuring compliance with industry-specific financial regulations such as CIS.

You’ll work closely with project managers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate financial control and reporting across multiple construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliation
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and profit margins
• Administer and submit CIS returns and verify subcontractors
• Handle VAT returns and liaise with HMRC when required
• Maintain accurate records for all construction projects and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audits
• Liaise with external accountants, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Support operational teams with financial insights and reporting