Management Accountant

AR Hine Associates; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction group in Gerrards Cross seeks an experienced Management Accountant. The candidate will be responsible for preparing management accounts, financial reports, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. A strong analytical background and at least 2 years of relevant experience are essential. This is an on-site role offering competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts within 10 working days of month-end.
• Produce P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reports.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Organisation

Communication

Time management

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.