Company Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SME civil engineering company, located near Mansfield, is seeking a hands-on Company Accountant for an initial 6-month interim role, with the potential for permanency. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the finance function, from day-to-day management to strategic input alongside Directors, making it a key position within the organization.

Benefits

Opportunity to go permanent after 6 months

Trusted position with a local business

Mix of hands-on finance and strategic involvement

Qualifications

• Experienced accountant with project accounting background in construction or civil engineering.
• Comfortable overseeing finance functions independently.
• High proficiency with ERP systems and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reports.
• Lead year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants.
• Maintain compliance with CIS, VAT, PAYE, and other statutory obligations.

Skills

Project Accounting

Management Reporting

CIS Knowledge

ERP Systems

Excel

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

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Business Manager - Interim Finance Specialist (Qualified and Senior Level)

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Construction

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