Management Accountant

Colas; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Bristol team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing management accounts, budgets, and liaising with stakeholders. Qualifications include a minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the construction sector. This position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. The company prioritizes a respectful and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Salary between £45,000 and £50,000

Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance x4 basic salary

25 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Hybrid Working Scheme

Opportunities for funded Professional Qualification

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience as Management Accountant in construction.
• Strong understanding of accounting/reporting systems and legislation.
• Experience with data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, control, and supervise workload within finance teams.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and financial governance compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis and interpretation

Education

Qualified Accountant or minimum 5 years experience

Job description

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Purpose of the Role

Contintential Bitumen (Part of the Colas Group) have a great opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the team based at Bristol Depot on a salary of £45,000 - £50,000. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for timely and accurate completion of management accounts supporting delivery of an effective business partnering service with business and commercial managers. The role will include the production of monthly reports, budgets, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure that risks and issues affecting performance are communicated clearly.

Main Responsibilities

As a Management Accountant you will be able to identify opportunities for improvement in the finance systems, ensure financial protocols are maintained and manage, control, supervise and allocate workload within the finance and admin teams.

You will be required to ensure all costs are captured and allocated to contracts and/or departments accurately, effectively and in a timely manner, with a strict application of company governance and policies. Ensure sales invoicing and purchase ledger invoices are completed on a timely basis and allocated correctly and dealt with promptly. You will be able to produce accurate monthly management accounts, with particular focus on end of quarter and year end reporting, including Profit & Loss (P&L), key performance indicators, variance analysis and supporting commentaries in line with agreed reporting deadlines. Also, overseeing the timely production of weekly payroll and subcontractor payments.

Your responsibility will be to prepare monthly reporting of Aged Working Capital (Debt & WIP), remedial and other provisions for contracts; liaising with project commercial managers and prepare the bi-yearly budgets including P&L, labour & equipment branch, overheads schedules as well as facilitating the preparation of the budget pack. You will act as guarantor of local financial governance (segregations of duties, financial authorities, engagement rules with suppliers, subcontractors and clients). Ensure compliance with group accounting policies for financial reporting, highlighting in advance any potential issues to management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant or minimum 5 years of relevant experience as Management Accountant, ideally within a construction / contracting environment. You will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be confident in liaising with managers across the business. It is essential you have a good understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework. Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential in this role as well being able to analyse and interpret data.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including :

• A salary between £45,000 and £50,000 (dependent on experience)


• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%


• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary


• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays


• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme


• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)


• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification


• Ongoing personal / professional development


• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritize bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.