Finance Manager - Construction Cash Flow & Site P&L

Pearce Elite Plumbing & Heating Ltd; Tondu; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Senior leadership exposure

Family-run group

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pearce Elite Group in Bridgend, South Wales, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations across the group, reporting to the Finance Director, Eleanor Pearce. The role covers VAT, payroll, cash flow, site profitability, and robust financial controls, with a hands-on approach and close interaction with senior management.

The role is permanent, full-time, and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven finance management experience in a senior role within construction or similar.
• Strong VAT, CIS and payroll knowledge with tax compliance.
• Experience with multi-site financial reporting and budgeting.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (Xero/Sage) and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Manage weekly/monthly payroll for staff and subcontractors with CIS/PAYE deductions.
• Oversee corporation and personal tax liaison with external accountants.
• Manage day-to-day cash flow, forecasting and supplier payments.
• Produce site-by-site P&L and manage cost reporting against budgets.
• Maintain management accounts and monthly financial reporting to leadership.
• Support budgeting, cost control and financial planning across groups.
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Payroll knowledge

VAT & Tax

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Pearce Elite Group in Bridgend, South Wales, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations across the group, reporting to the Finance Director, Eleanor Pearce. The role covers VAT, payroll, cash flow, site profitability, and robust financial controls, with a hands-on approach and close interaction with senior management.

The role is permanent, full-time, and offers a competitive salary.