Finance Manager

IPS Finance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager for a construction sector client in the United Kingdom. This role supports the Head of Finance and involves managing a small finance team. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, overseeing transactions, and liaising with external bodies to meet regulatory requirements. This opportunity is ideal for career-minded accountants transitioning from practice or industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts and VAT returns.
• Ability to manage payroll and reconcile supplier statements.
• Experience in liaising with auditors and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with reconciliations.
• Submit quarterly VAT returns and manage payroll.
• Oversee bank transactions and prepare financial journals.
• Manage sales and purchase ledger transactions.

Skills

Management accounting

VAT Returns preparation

Payroll management

Credit control

Supplier reconciliation

Job description

A newly created role with a construction sector client due to growth – when the Head of Finance joined over 10 years ago the turnover was £3m, they are set to achieve £100m t/o this year and this newly created role will support the Head of Finance whilst managing a small finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items and various P&L accounts for all Group companies (including Consolidated Accounts)
• Prepare, reconcile & submit quarterly VAT Returns via MTD Manage, prepare and submit monthly payroll (including RTI)
• Allocation of all bank transactions Preparation of all journals (including accruals & prepayments)
• Oversee all sales & purchase ledger transactions – including all credit control functions
• Act as the first point of contact with suppliers for questions, support & issues
• Reconciling supplier statements, prepare and review CIS Returns
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and any other reports as requested by the Head of Finance
• Liaise with external bodies, such as auditors/banks etc. Ensure that all regulatory requirements of all relevant statutory bodies are met

This is a great opportunity for a career-minded accountant seeking a move from practice or industry.

If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.