Finance Manager

YourRecruit; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension

On-site parking

Job summary

YourRecruit is partnering with a Caterham-based construction business to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager. You will oversee daily financial operations, CIS administration, payroll and cash flow forecasting, reporting to the Managing Director, and drive profitability across projects.

The role requires experience in construction finance, familiarity with Xero, and the ability to produce accurate budgets and payment applications. Independent, detail-oriented professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in a finance role within the construction industry, preferably with a subcontractor.
• Strong working knowledge of CIS, construction VAT and payroll.
• Experience using accounting software (Xero) and managing day-to-day financial processes.
• Ability to prepare accurate cash flow forecasts, budgets and project profitability reports.
• Practical experience with applications for payment, retentions and variations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The confidence to work independently, manage priorities and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial administration, accounts and reporting.
• Overseeing CIS administration and processing subcontractor payments.
• Managing payroll and associated employee administration.
• Monitoring cash flow, preparing budgets and producing financial forecasts.
• Managing supplier accounts, purchasing and procurement activities.
• Monitoring project costs, margins and overall profitability.
• Preparing and finalising applications for payment.
• Managing retention records, tracking outstanding amounts and monitoring release dates.
• Processing subcontractor timesheets, expenses and associated payments.
• Monitoring sales and purchase invoices, payments received and outstanding balances.
• Liaising with the external accountant and providing regular financial updates and reports to the Managing Director.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager - Construction

Location: Caterham, Surrey

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Benefits: 25 days' annual leave, pension and on-site parking

Take ownership. Make an impact. Help drive a growing business forward.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a background in the construction industry? Looking for a role where you can take ownership, work closely with the Managing Director and play a key part in the ongoing success of a growing business?

We're working with an established and growing construction business based in Caterham that is looking to appoint a hands‑on Finance Manager to take responsibility for its day-to-day financial operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance, is confident working independently and can provide accurate financial information to support business decisions, cash flow management and continued growth.

The Role – What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the day‑to‑day financial administration, accounts and reporting.
• Overseeing CIS administration and processing subcontractor payments.
• Managing payroll and associated employee administration.
• Monitoring cash flow, preparing budgets and producing financial forecasts.
• Managing supplier accounts, purchasing and procurement activities.
• Monitoring project costs, margins and overall profitability.
• Preparing and finalising applications for payment.
• Managing retention records, tracking outstanding amounts and monitoring release dates.
• Processing subcontractor timesheets, expenses and associated payments.
• Monitoring sales and purchase invoices, payments received and outstanding balances.
• Liaising with the external accountant and providing regular financial updates and reports to the Managing Director.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.

About You

• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ideally 3-5 years' experience in a finance role within the construction industry, preferably with a subcontractor.
• Strong working knowledge of CIS, construction VAT and payroll.
• Experience using accounting software (Xero) and managing day‑to‑day financial processes.
• The ability to prepare accurate cash flow forecasts, budgets and project profitability reports.
• Practical experience with applications for payment, retentions and variations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The confidence to work independently, manage priorities and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Most importantly, you'll be proactive, dependable and happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved. You'll enjoy being the person who keeps things organised, spots potential issues and ensures the business has the financial information it needs.

If you're an experienced construction finance professional looking for a varied, hands‑on role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

**Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship)

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Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.