Management Accountant

Randstad Finance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Finance partners with a growing construction business in Vauxhall to recruit a motivated, autonomous Management Accountant on a permanent basis. You will own monthly management accounts, project accounting, WIP and revenue recognition, month‑end processes, budgeting and forecasting, and liaise with site managers and directors to provide clear financial insight.

The role requires 3+ years in management accounts in construction, strong communication across stakeholders, and ACCA/CIMA Part

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management accounts within construction
• Strong communication across multiple stakeholders
• ACCA or CIMA part or fully qualified
• Access to on-site work five days a week
• Experience with COINS is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Prepare full monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis) for group divisions or projects
• Track project-level costs, revenues, margins and applications for payment
• Calculate and post monthly WIP adjustments and revenue recognition
• Manage month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Handle CIS returns, reverse charge VAT and payroll/pension filings
• Monitor retentions, update cash flow forecasts and perform bank reconciliations
• Assist budgeting, reforecasts and scenario analysis
• Translate financial data for site managers and project directors; support audit schedules

Skills

Management accounts

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

ACCA or CIMA Part qualified

Tools

COINS

Job description

Management Accountant

Full time on site - Vauxhall

Randstad are currently working in collaboration with a successful and expanding construction business based in Vauxhall. This busy, successful and expanding business are seeking a motivated, experienced, proactive and autonomous Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis to support the smooth running of a busy department.

Key responsibilities of the Management Accountant includes:

• Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare full P&L, balance sheets, and variance analysis across group divisions or specific construction projects.
• Project & Contract Accounting: Track project-level costs, revenues, profit margins, and applications for payment.
• Work in Progress (WIP) & Revenue Recognition: Calculate and post monthly WIP adjustments and long-term contract revenue recognition.
• Month-End Processes: Manage accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Construction Tax & Compliance: Handle CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns, domestic reverse charge VAT, and payroll/pension filings.
• Retentions & Cash Flow: Monitor subcontractor/client retentions, update cash flow forecasts, and manage bank/payment reconciliations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and commercial scenario analysis.
• Stakeholder Partnering: Translate financial data for non-financial operational teams, site managers, and project directors.
• Audit Support: Prepare year-end audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.

Key skills

• Knowledge of COINS is mandatory
• Experience working for a construction business
• 3+ years in Management Accounts
• Must be a strong communicator, able to liaise with multiple stakeholders across the business
• ACCA or CIMA Part qual or fully qualified
• Must be able to work 5 days in the office

This is an immediately available opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a successful and growing business at an exciting time.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.