Finance Manager

Orange Recruitment; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Growing family-run group

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Pearce Elite Group in Bridgend, South Wales is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial operations across the group, reporting to the Finance Director. The role covers VAT, payroll, cash flow management and site-level profitability, with hands-on involvement and strategic input.

Key responsibilities include VAT returns, payroll for staff and subcontractors, tax liaison, cash flow forecasting, site P&L reporting and monthly management accounts. Travel not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within construction/trades or project-based business
• Strong knowledge of VAT (including CIS) and payroll
• Ability to forecast cash flow and manage multi-project finances

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns compliantly and on time
• Manage weekly/monthly payroll for staff and subcontractors including CIS deductions
• Oversee corporation and personal tax liaison and audit readiness
• Manage day-to-day cash flow, forecasting and supplier/subcontractor payments
• Produce site-by-site profit and loss reporting with Contracts/Site Managers
• Maintain monthly management accounts and reporting to Finance Director/MDs
• Support budgeting, cost control and financial planning across divisions
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaison with auditors
• Maintain robust financial controls and records
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for senior management

Skills

VAT & CIS

Payroll management

Cash flow forecasting

Tax compliance

P&L reporting

Excel

Construction accounting software

Qualified by experience

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Location: Bridgend, South Wales (office-based)

Reports to: Eleanor Pearce, Finance Director

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hrs/week)

Job type: Permanent

About Us

Pearce Elite Group is a multi-trade construction and mechanical services business based in Bridgend, operating across plumbing, heating, fire sprinkler systems, underground water mains, air source heat pumps, solid fuel appliances, and general building and construction. Founded in 2008, we work across the residential and new build sectors throughout South and West Wales and are continuing to grow across multiple divisions of the business.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations across the Pearce Elite Group, working closely with the Finance Director and senior management team. This is a hands‑on role covering everything from VAT and payroll through to cash flow management and site-level profitability and is well suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail as much as reporting the bigger picture.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements (including CIS and reverse charge VAT considerations for construction)
• Manage weekly/monthly payroll for direct staff and subcontractors, including CIS deductions, PAYE, pensions and statutory payments
• Oversee corporation tax and personal tax liaison with external accountants, ensuring records are audit-ready
• Manage day-to-day cash flow across the Group, including forecasting, working capital, and timing of supplier/subcontractor payments
• Check supplier and subcontractor invoices against orders and agreed rates, identifying and querying overcharges or discrepancies before payment
• Produce site-by-site profit and loss reporting, working with Contracts and Site Managers to track costs against valuations and flag variances early
• Maintain accurate management accounts and provide monthly financial reporting to the Finance Director and Managing Directors
• Support budgeting, cost control and financial planning across each trading division of the Group
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaison with external auditors/accountants
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and record‑keeping across the business
• Support ad hoc commercial and financial analysis for the senior management team as the Group grows

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar senior finance role, ideally within construction, trades or a project-based business
• Strong working knowledge of VAT (including CIS), payroll and general tax compliance
• Confident with cash flow management and forecasting in a multi-project environment
• Experience reviewing supplier/subcontractor invoices and cost control on live contracts
• Ability to produce clear site/job-level profit and loss reporting
• AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified/part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong Excel skills; experience with construction/accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar) an advantage
• Highly organised, discreet and comfortable working closely with company directors on sensitive financial information
• Good communicator and works well with the team
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A key role within a growing, family-run group of companies
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and real influence over financial decision-making
• On-site parking, Bridgend