Finance / Accounts Manager

Ravenworth; Barking; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40,000

Job summary

Ravenworth is recruiting a Finance / Accounts Manager in the UK to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a growing construction business. The role involves CIS, supplier payments, invoicing, and supporting directors with office administration.

Based in Barking with a six-month handover, you will manage ledgers, payroll, and monthly reporting while driving improvements to financial processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction industry accounting (CIS essential).
• Strong knowledge of UK bookkeeping and financial controls.
• Confident using accounting software (Xero / Sage / Evolution).

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and monthly reporting.
• Oversee CIS compliance, verify subcontractors, CIS deductions, and monthly returns.
• Handle invoicing, credit control, payments, and cashflow tracking.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients on financial queries.
• Manage and process weekly payroll.
• Provide general office administration and support to directors.

Skills

CIS essential

UK bookkeeping

Financial controls

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Sage

Evolution

Job description

Finance / Accounts Manager (Construction and CIS)

We are a growing construction business seeking an organised and proactive Accounts Manager to oversee day to day financial operations and general administration. The role suits someone confident managing CIS, supplier payments, invoicing, and supporting directors with smooth office administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Oversee CIS compliance, including verifying subcontractors, processing CIS deductions, and preparing monthly returns.
• Handle invoicing, credit control, payment runs, and cashflow tracking.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients on financial queries.
• Manage and process weekly payroll.
• Provide general office administration, document control, and support to directors.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in construction industry accounting (CIS essential).
• Strong knowledge of UK bookkeeping and financial controls.
• Confident using accounting software (Xero / Sage / Evolution).
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £40,000.
• Stable, long term role within a growing construction company.
• Opportunity to shape and improve financial processes.

Location:

Harlow, Essex with ~6-month handover period based in Barking IG11