Finance Manager

Linear Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager for a well-established construction contractor based in Durham. You will oversee daily financial operations, payroll, supplier payments and financial reporting to support business growth.

You will work with external accountants, ensure HMRC compliance, and drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. Strong Excel skills and CIS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Bookkeeper.
• Construction industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong payroll, accounts payable, VAT and CIS knowledge.
• Experience with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• AAT qualified or partial ACCA/CIMA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll; ensure accurate payments.
• Process supplier invoices and payments; maintain ledgers.
• Reconcile bank accounts and company credit cards.
• Monitor cash flow; prepare financial reports.
• Handle CIS deductions and submissions where applicable.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist year-end accounts.
• Collaborate with external accountants and auditors.
• Ensure HMRC compliance and financial regulations.
• Oversee credit control and customer collections.
• Produce management accounts and insights for management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Maintain accurate records in accounting software.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

VAT knowledge

CIS knowledge

Excel

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/CIMA (partial)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Manager
Location:Durham
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:£40k base + Package

About The Company

Our client are a well-established construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to oversee our day-to-day financial operations and support the continued success of the business.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company's financial administration, ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining supplier payments, and supporting the financial health of the business. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and experience within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring employees and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time.
• Process and authorise supplier invoices and payments.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Reconcile bank accounts and company credit cards.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare regular financial reports.
• Manage CIS deductions and submissions where applicable.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with year-end accounts.
• Work closely with external accountants and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and financial legislation.
• Oversee credit control and manage customer payment collections.
• Produce management accounts and provide financial insights to senior management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Finance Officer, or Senior Bookkeeper.
• Previous experience within the construction industry is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, VAT, and CIS.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Long-term career progression within a growing construction business.