Construction Finance Manager — Xero Pro, In-Office Role

AccountAbility Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AccountAbility Recruitment invites applications for a senior accounts role within a reputable construction company. You will head the accounting function, supervise 2–3 junior staff, and oversee day-to-day invoicing and ledgers while preparing monthly management accounts and liaising with the FD on P&L, forecasts and balance sheet.

The role requires strong accounting experience, with ACCA/CIMA study or AAT qualification preferred; construction sector experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA studies or AAT qualification (or equivalent by experience).
• Construction industry experience helpful but not essential; strong accounting background required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2–3 junior staff handling day-to-day invoicing and ledgers.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, liaise with FD including P&L, forecasting and balance sheet.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Prepare CIS returns.
• Review procedures to ensure smooth finance function.
• Use of Xero accounting software.

Skills

Staff supervision

Bank reconciliations

VAT returns

CIS returns

Xero

Management accounts

Balance sheet

Forecasting

P&L

Education

ACCA / CIMA studies or AAT

Tools

Xero

Job description

AccountAbility Recruitment invites applications for a senior accounts role within a reputable construction company. You will head the accounting function, supervise 2–3 junior staff, and oversee day-to-day invoicing and ledgers while preparing monthly management accounts and liaising with the FD on P&L, forecasts and balance sheet.

The role requires strong accounting experience, with ACCA/CIMA study or AAT qualification preferred; construction sector experience is beneficial but not essential.