Finance Manager

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

A fantastic opportunity to join a reputable construction company, heading up their accountancy function. You will be responsible for:

• Supervising 2-3 junior members of staff who undertake general day to day invoicing duties, ledgers etc
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, liaising with FD as needed including Profit & Loss, forecasting, balance sheet, etc
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns
• CIS returns
• Assisting with reviewing procedures and processes to ensure smooth running of the finance function
• Use of Xero software

This is a full-time, in office position. Ideally, you will have studied some level of ACCA / CIMA or qualified AAT, however they can consider those who are qualified by experience. Experience working in the construction industry within accounts would be highly beneficial but not essential, however you do need strong accountancy experience.