Management Accountant

AR Hine Associates; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction group in Chalfont St. Peter is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to prepare management accounts and financial reports. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in management accounting, preferably within the construction sector, and be ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW qualified or part-qualified. This role is on-site in Beaconsfield and offers exposure to strategic projects and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive finance team

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a management accounting or auditing role.
• Experience in construction or property development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts within 10 working days of month-end.
• Review WIP, loan, accruals, and prepayment accounts.
• Produce P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reports for management and JV partners.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisation skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial modelling skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management skills

Commercially minded

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW qualified or part-qualified

Tools

COINS or similar construction accounting software

Job description

We re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our growing construction group. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you ll prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports that support strategic decisions across our development projects and joint ventures.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong analytical skills and experience in the construction or property sector.

Key Responsibilities of Management Accountant

• Prepare monthly management accounts within 10 working days of month-end.
• Review WIP, loan, accruals, and prepayment accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and post monthly depreciation.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Produce P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reports for management and JV partners.
• Track project costs and update monthly site summary reports.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Land, and Sales teams on cost-to-complete and revenue projections.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Ensure compliance with DTI, CITB, NHBC, CIS, and ONS regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile weekly cashflow forecasts and support bank funding submissions.
• Assist with annual budgets and variance analysis.

The Candidate for Management Accountant

• Minimum 2 years experience in a management accounting or auditing role.
• Experience in construction or property development preferred.
• ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW qualified or part-qualified.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience using COINS or similar construction accounting software desirable.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills.
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Exposure to strategic projects and senior management.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.

Please note this role is on-site in Beaconsfield