Accounts Manager (Construction Industry)

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Study support

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting an experienced Accounts Manager for a growing construction company in Romford. You will manage daily financial processes, maintain ledgers, liaise with customers, and prepare VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting across multiple projects.

You will work closely with the Finance Director, supporting cash flow, project profitability, and general accounting duties while maintaining strong compliance and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Manager or senior accounts position within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Sage 50.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support daily financial processes across the business.
• Process and maintain the sales ledger and customer statements.
• Liaise with customers, issue statements and resolve account queries.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Produce monthly aged debtor and aged creditor reports.
• Assist with CIS administration, monthly returns and subcontractor vouchers.
• Prepare journals for management accounts, including accruals and depreciation.
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations and review cash flow.
• Process petty cash and company credit card expenses.
• Support contracts managers to monitor project costs and profitability.
• Carry out general finance administration, filing and correspondence.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

VAT compliance

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Accounts Manager (Construction Industry)

Location: Romford, Essex

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 35 Hours per Week

Benefits

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Study support
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme

Our client, a well established and growing construction company based in Romford, is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager to join their finance team. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective financial management across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support daily financial processes across the business
• Process and maintain the sales ledger
• Liaise with customers, issuing statements and resolving account queries
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Produce monthly aged debtor and aged creditor reportsAssist with C.I.S administration, monthly returns, and subcontractor vouchers
• Prepare journals for management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations
• Process petty cash and company credit card expenses
• Work alongside Contracts Managers to monitor project costs and profitability
• Support cash flow management and reporting
• Set up new supplier and customer accounts
• Carry out general finance administration, filing, and correspondence
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave
• Support the wider team with any additional accounting duties as required

About You

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Manager or senior accounts position within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Proficiency in Sage 50
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

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