Company Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise d'ingénierie civile bien établie cherche un comptable d'entreprise intérimaire pour diriger sa fonction financière. Ce poste autonome implique la préparation de comptes de gestion, le respect des obligations statutaires, et un rôle stratégique avec la direction. C'est une opportunité de 6 mois avec un potentiel de permanence pour le bon candidat.

Benefits

Trusted position within a reputable local business

Mix of hands-on finance and strategic involvement

Opportunity to go permanent

Qualifications

• Expérience en comptabilité projet dans le secteur de la construction ou de l'ingénierie civile.
• Compétences solides en gestion des comptes et en reporting.
• À l'aise pour gérer une fonction financière de manière indépendante.

Responsibilities

• Produire des comptes de gestion mensuels, des budgets, des prévisions, et des rapports de trésorerie.
• Préparer des comptes de fin d'année et communiquer avec les comptables externes.
• Maintenir la conformité avec CIS, VAT, PAYE et autres obligations légales.

Skills

Project Accounting

Management Accounts

Strategic Input

CIS Compliance

VAT Knowledge

Excel Proficiency

ERP Systems Knowledge

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Qualified

Job description

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Interim Company Accountant – Civil Engineering

Location: Near Mansfield

Salary: To be discussed on application

Type: Interim (6 months) with strong potential to go permanent once established

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2 – 3 days from home per week)

Are you an experienced accountant with experience in project accounting? We're working exclusively with a well-established SME civil engineering company based near Mansfield, who are seeking a hands-on Company Accountant to take ownership of their finance function. This role begins on an initial 6-month interim basis, with a view to becoming permanent.

This is a highly trusted, standalone role where you’ll oversee all aspects of the company’s finance function - from day-to-day control to high-level reporting and strategic input. You’ll be working closely with the Directors to support sound decision-making as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reports
• Lead on year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants
• Maintain compliance with CIS, VAT, PAYE, and other statutory obligations
• Track project costs and profitability, supporting operational decision-making
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and payroll
• Perform bank and control account reconciliations, and manage supplier payments

What We’re Looking For:

Essential: Previous experience in project accounting within construction or civil engineering

Strong management accounts and reporting skills

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA is desirable

Comfortable running a finance function independently

Knowledge of CIS and job costing

High proficiency with ERP systems and Excel

Why Join this Exciting Business?

• Trusted position within a reputable local business
• Mix of hands-on finance and strategic involvement
• Genuine opportunity to go permanent after the initial 6-month interim term
• Collaborative, down-to-earth leadership team