Management Accountant

Dot Recruit; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing construction firm is seeking a Management Accountant in Preston. You will manage a finance team, oversee month-end processes, and ensure compliance with VAT and audit requirements. The ideal candidate is ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or QBE with strong financial accounting experience, preferably from a construction or project-based background. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for system improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or equivalent experience.
• Strong grounding in financial and management accounting.
• Experience in construction or project-based sectors is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and produce management accounts.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and control accounts.
• Supervise team on accounts payable and payroll.
• Handle VAT, CIS, and audit requirements.
• Play a key role in system improvement project.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Team supervision

Variance analysis

VAT knowledge

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or QBE

Job description

We’re partnering with a rapidly growing construction and facilities group (c£35m turnover) who are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to strengthen their core finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll manage two staff and play a key role in both day to day finance and ongoing systems change.

The role

• Take ownership of the month-end close, producing management accounts, posting journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll, overheads) and providing clear variance analysis to the FD
• Oversee bank reconciliations, fixed asset register, control accounts, and ensure the balance sheet is accurate and well controlled
• Supervise the team handling AP and payroll, ensuring processes are robust, payments are accurate, and reconciliations are up to date
• Take responsibility for VAT, CIS and audit requirements, maintaining integrity of the general ledger and supporting statutory reporting
• Play a key role in the system improvement project, helping to streamline workflows, embed controls, and modernise reporting
• Support operational managers with financial insight, helping drive accountability for costs and project performance

About you

• Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE
• Strong grounding in financial and management accounting

Construction / project-based sector experience ideal, but related industries or ex-practice also wel...