Financial Controller

EG Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Liverpool seeks a skilled Management Accountant to manage financial reporting and control. You will track budgets, cash flow, and assist in year-end preparations while ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, deep knowledge of construction financial processes, and strong IT skills. This position offers an attractive salary and the opportunity to shape financial systems in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Opportunity for growth into Finance Manager role

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management.
• Deep understanding of construction financial processes.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial books and perform reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable and credit control.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Provide financial reports and summaries.

Skills

CIS and construction financial processes

VAT knowledge

Proficient in Excel/Sheets

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent bookkeeping certification

Tools

Zoho CRM

Zoho Projects

Job description

About Us

Adexon Fire & Smoke Curtains, part of Cubex (UK) Ltd, designs and manufactures next generation fire and smoke curtain systems, setting new benchmarks in safety, reliability, and performance. We operate largely as a specialist subcontractor in the construction industry, delivering high‑quality services and systems to major contractors and developers.

Role Overview

As we scale, we are looking for a skilled, detail‑oriented, and experienced Management Account to look after all things financial and reporting – e.g. forecasting through to 2028‑2030 with our 3 x 2 scenarios, planning, budget creation and tracking, reporting variances, cashflow forecasting and tracking, and credit control. We need someone with a minimum of 5 years of experience who believes they can be a key part of a very successful new business. Ideally you will also be very IT inclined, able to assess and manage the business’s software across all departments, research what and when we should bring in new software to improve efficiencies, advise on what is best for the business, roll it out and provide training for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books across all ledgers (sales, purchases, bank, journals)
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure timely month‑end close
• Process supplier invoices, match to POs/delivery notes, and process payment runs
• Manage accounts receivable, overdue payments, and credit control
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns, ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital
• Support payroll input and reconciliation
• Assist in year‑end preparations and liaise with external accountants
• Track project‑level costs accurately for margin analysis
• Record retentions and variations appropriately
• Liaise with project teams to capture site costs and purchase orders in real time
• Prepare and process expense reports and bank reconciliations
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of financial data and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely month‑end and year‑end close
• Provide financial reports and summaries as required, including budget tracking and financial forecasting
• Respond to financial queries and provide support for audits
• Maintain compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations

Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of CIS and construction financial processes
• Solid grasp of VAT, double‑entry bookkeeping, and financial compliance
• Proficient in Excel/Sheets
• High attention to detail, organised, and deadline‑driven
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, etc.)

Desirable

• Experience with job costing, WIP reports, and project‑based accounting
• Familiarity with other Zoho apps (Zoho CRM, Zoho Projects)
• AAT qualified or equivalent bookkeeping certification
• Experience supporting senior management with financial insights

What You’ll Get

• Attractive salary
• Opportunity to shape systems in a growing business
• Supportive, no‑nonsense team focused on high standards
• Potential for growth into a Finance Manager role