FINANCE MANAGER

Financial Staffing Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations within a successful construction company. Responsibilities include managing the finance function, preparing management accounts, and verifying tax statuses. Ideal for detail-oriented candidates with a strong background in finance operations, especially in CIS. This role offers both security and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience managing financial functions in a construction environment.
• Ability to supervise and mentor an accounts assistant.
• Expertise in preparing management accounts and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function while overseeing the accounts assistant.
• Verify sub-contractors' tax status with HMRC.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and handle payroll.

Skills

CIS knowledge

Sage accounting

Attention to detail

Cashflow management

Payroll processing

Job description

This established construction firm based in East London seeks an experience Finance Manger to take control and manage its finances on a day to day basis together with improving processes systems and controls. Reporting to the Directors, duties will include:

• Manage the finance function. Supervising & assisting the accounts assistant.
• Construction Industry Scheme - CIS knowledge essential
• Verifying sub-contractors tax status with HMRC
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Bookkeeping - Entering all day to day accounting activity in Sage.
• Daily bank reconciliation of the company's three bank accounts.
• Calculating and producing VAT returns & other statutory requirements for HMRC.
• Cashflow - Liaise with Directors regarding the incomings and outgoings within the company account
• Payroll - Produce the monthly payroll/Pension reports & completing PAYE returns/P45's/P60's etc
• Sales Ledger - Dealing with contract managers, operation manager and director to prepare sales invoices. To keep on top of credit control
• Purchase Ledger - Reconciling monthly statements and paying suppliers making sure that suppliers are paid within the payment terms
• Managing and paying expenses

The role requires excellent attention to detail together with the ability to manage and prioritise your work load. This is an ideal opportunity to join a highly successful business that can offer security and progression.