Finance Manager — Growth & Site Profit Leader (Construction)

Orange Recruitment; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Growing family-run group

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Pearce Elite Group in Bridgend, South Wales is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial operations across the group, reporting to the Finance Director. The role covers VAT, payroll, cash flow management and site-level profitability, with hands-on involvement and strategic input.

Key responsibilities include VAT returns, payroll for staff and subcontractors, tax liaison, cash flow forecasting, site P&L reporting and monthly management accounts. Travel not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within construction/trades or project-based business
• Strong knowledge of VAT (including CIS) and payroll
• Ability to forecast cash flow and manage multi-project finances

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns compliantly and on time
• Manage weekly/monthly payroll for staff and subcontractors including CIS deductions
• Oversee corporation and personal tax liaison and audit readiness
• Manage day-to-day cash flow, forecasting and supplier/subcontractor payments
• Produce site-by-site profit and loss reporting with Contracts/Site Managers
• Maintain monthly management accounts and reporting to Finance Director/MDs
• Support budgeting, cost control and financial planning across divisions
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaison with auditors
• Maintain robust financial controls and records
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for senior management

Skills

VAT & CIS

Payroll management

Cash flow forecasting

Tax compliance

P&L reporting

Excel

Construction accounting software

Qualified by experience

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Pearce Elite Group in Bridgend, South Wales is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial operations across the group, reporting to the Finance Director. The role covers VAT, payroll, cash flow management and site-level profitability, with hands-on involvement and strategic input.

Key responsibilities include VAT returns, payroll for staff and subcontractors, tax liaison, cash flow forecasting, site P&L reporting and monthly management accounts. Travel not required.