Financial Controller / Company Accountant

Footprint Social Enterprise; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Liverpool is seeking a Financial Controller to join their finance team. This role requires a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) who will manage crucial financial processes and support the Finance Director. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, leading a small finance team, and overseeing project accounting. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the finance function within a thriving business offering a competitive salary between £50,000 and £70,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Experience in managing finance teams and project accounting.
• Strong technical accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with accurate management accounts.
• Lead and support a finance team of two members.
• Manage WIP schedules and project accounting.
• Handle CIS, VAT, and Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Team leadership

Management accounting

Project accounting

Job description

Location: Liverpool, Knowsley, L33

Position: Financial Controller / Company Accountant

Hours: 5 Days On-Site

Salary: £50,000 £70,000k + Benefits

Company Background

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…