Financial Controller

We Are Footprint; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Liverpool seeks a Financial Controller to enhance the finance function. This role involves producing management accounts, managing financial controls, and leading a small finance team. Candidates must be qualified accountants (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with strong WIP experience, preferably within the construction sector. The position offers hands-on involvement in a thriving business environment, ensuring vital visibility and interaction with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, or ACA certification.
• Proven track record in finance roles, particularly in construction.
• Self-motivated team leader with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with management accounts production.
• Lead and support two finance team members.
• Manage WIP schedules and project accounting.
• Handle CIS, VAT, balance sheet reconciliation.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and cashflow forecasting.
• Drive debtor management and financial controls.
• Produce financial reports for senior leadership.

Skills

WIP experience

Leadership

CIS knowledge

VAT knowledge

Costing

Sage proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Knowledge of Eque2

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Job description

Financial Controller / Company Accountant

Hours: 5 Days On-Site

Our client is an owner‑managed construction business that is over 50 years old and operates from offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston.

Overview

The Finance Director is seeking a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) to join the business to support the finance team and also support the wider business. This newly created role offers fantastic visibility, hands‑on involvement and the opportunity to shape the finance function of a thriving construction company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with the production of accurate management accounts for the Construction Business and also the other subsidiary businesses within the Group
• Lead, coach and support the development of two finance team members.
• Manage WIP schedules and project accounting.
• Handle CIS, VAT, Balance Sheet reconciliation and overhead allocations.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register, depreciation, journals, and cashflow forecasting.
• Drive debtor management and strengthen financial controls.
• Produce clear financial reporting and MI for the senior leadership team/board.

About You

• A qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) with a proven track record and strong WIP experience.
• Construction sector experience
• A self‑motivated and confident team leader with hands on, SME experience
• Skilled in CIS, VAT, costing, Sage and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Eque2