Company Accountant

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SME civil engineering company is seeking an Interim Company Accountant to manage their finance function on an initial 6-month basis, with the potential to become permanent. You will oversee all financial aspects, including management accounts, compliance with statutory obligations, and strategic financial input while working closely with the Directors.

Benefits

Trusted position within a reputable local business

Mix of hands-on finance and strategic involvement

Genuine opportunity to go permanent

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting within construction or civil engineering.
• Comfortable running a finance function independently.
• High proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

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.

Skills

Project accounting

Management accounts and reporting

CIS knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

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