Financial Controller / Company Accountant

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

Job summary

A construction business located in Liverpool is seeking a Financial Controller to support the finance team and enhance the finance function. This newly created role involves managing account production, leading a finance team, and improving financial controls. Candidates must be qualified accountants (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with relevant experience in WIP and the construction sector. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 and is on-site five days a week.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in accounting with WIP experience.
• Experience in the construction sector.
• Self-motivated team leader with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with management accounts production.
• Lead and coach finance team members.
• Manage WIP schedules and project accounting.
• Handle CIS, VAT, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and cashflow forecasting.
• Drive debtor management and strengthen financial controls.
• Produce clear financial reporting for senior leadership.

Skills

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified

WIP accounting experience

Construction sector experience

Team leadership

Proficient in CIS

Skilled in VAT

Strong Sage knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Knowledge of Eque2

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

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, 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.