Finance Manager

Cy Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the UK is looking for a candidate to manage financial records and support project accounting in the construction sector. Responsibilities include maintaining accounts, managing CIS processing, and providing management reporting. Candidates should have experience in project-based environments with a salary range of £40,000 - £60,000 depending on qualifications. This role is a great opportunity for those seeking to advance in finance within construction.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or project-based environments is required.
• Fully qualified candidates are preferred for higher salary range.
• QBE (Qualified by Experience) candidates considered for lower salary range.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Support project financial control including budget tracking.
• Manage CIS processing and subcontractor compliance.
• Provide financial summaries and assist with cashflow updates.

Skills

Financial record maintenance

VAT preparation

Budget tracking

Cost reporting

CIS processing

Financial summarization

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Management & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records in Xero, managing accounts payable/receivable, processing invoices and expenses, and completing reconciliations
• Prepare VAT information and liaise with external accountants on reporting and month-end tasks

Construction Project Accounting

• Support project financial control including budget tracking, profitability analysis, invoicing, retentions, and cost code management
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, and managing project variations

Payroll & CIS

• Manage CIS processing, submissions and subcontractor compliance

Management Reporting

• Provide financial summaries and assist with cashflow updates and year-end support

General Support

• Contribute to finance process improvements, respond to team finance queries, and maintain strong communication with suppliers and clients

About you

• Previous experience in construction / building or other heavily project-based environments
• Ideally you will be fully qualified for the salary range of £50,000 - £60,000, although QBE considered for £40,000 - £50,000