Accounts Manager (Construction Industry)

Office Angels; Romford; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Study support

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager for a growing construction company in Romford. You will support day-to-day financial operations, manage the sales ledger, liaise with customers, and assist with VAT returns.

The role reports to the Finance Director, requires Sage 50 experience, and offers 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, on-site parking, and study support. Salary £40,000–£43,000 per annum, 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Manager or senior accounts within construction.
• Proficiency with Sage 50 and standard accounting processes.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Manage and support daily financial processes across the business.
• Process and maintain the sales ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare journals for management accounts and assist with VAT returns.
• Monitor project costs with Contract Managers and support cash flow reporting.
• Provide cover for colleagues and support wider team accounting duties.

Connaissances

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

multitasking

Outils

Sage 50

Description du poste

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 reports
• Assist 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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