Management Accountant

Randstad NV; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad are partnering with a successful and expanding construction business based in Vauxhall to recruit a proactive Management Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, track project costs, manage WIP and revenue recognition, and support month-end processes, CIS returns, VAT and payroll/pension filings. Strong communication with site managers and directors is essential, with COINS experience and ACCA/CIMA qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management accounts.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Strong communication with stakeholders across the business.
• Knowledge of COINS is mandatory.
• ACCA or CIMA qualification or Part qualification.

Responsibilities

• Monthly management accounts: full P&L, balance sheets and variance analysis.
• Project accounting: track costs, revenues, margins and payment applications.
• WIP and revenue recognition: monthly adjustments and long-term contracts.
• Month-end processes: accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• CIS returns, VAT (domestic reverse charge) and payroll/pension filings.
• Retentions, cash flow monitoring, bank and payment reconciliations.
• Budgeting, forecasts and scenario analysis.
• Stakeholder partnering: translate financial data for non-financial teams.
• Audit support with year-end schedules and liaison to auditors.

Skills

Management accounts

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Education

ACCA or CIMA Part qual or fully qualified

Tools

COINS

Job description

Management Accountant

£45000 - 60000 - permanent

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.