Company Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering SME is seeking an experienced Company Accountant for an interim role near Mansfield. This opportunity involves overseeing the finance function, ensuring compliance, and generating financial reporting. With a genuine chance to transition into a permanent role, the position offers a mix of strategic and hands-on responsibilities within a trusted team.

Benefits

Trusted position within a reputable local business

Mix of hands-on finance and strategic involvement

Opportunity to go permanent after 6 months

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project accounting within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong management accounts and reporting skills.
• Comfortable running a finance function independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reports.
• Lead on year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants.
• Track project costs and profitability to support operational decision-making.

Skills

Project accounting

Management accounts

Reporting

Excel

CIS knowledge

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

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