Management Accountant

Absolute Recruit; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Broad exposure across finance functions

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified finance professional for a permanent, full-time role. This position focuses on financial control and reporting across UK and overseas operations, with responsibilities such as preparing management accounts and conducting financial analysis. Candidates should have an ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification and experience in construction or engineering sectors. The role demands strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach within a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA).
• Experience within construction, engineering, or project-based environments preferred.
• Comfortable working with international groups and multi-currency operations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Financial analysis across multiple entities.
• Preparation of accounts for overseas entities.
• Contribution to group consolidated year-end reporting.
• Variance analysis and KPI reporting.
• Review of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting for stakeholders and governance.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Support ad-hoc reporting and finance projects.

Skills

Commercial finance acumen

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An established, international engineering and construction business is seeking a commercially minded finance professional to join its growing finance function. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation supports major infrastructure and construction projects and is known for its technical expertise and long-term client relationships.

This role offers broad exposure across operational finance, financial reporting, and group accounting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and hands-on involvement.

The Role

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting financial control and reporting across UK and overseas operations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Financial analysis across multiple entities
• Preparation of accounts for overseas entities
• Contribution to group consolidated year-end reporting
• Variance analysis, KPI reporting, and commercial insight
• Review of intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Financial reporting for stakeholders and external governance
• Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
• Ad-hoc reporting and finance projects as required

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
• Experience within construction, engineering, or project-based environments preferred
• Comfortable working with international groups and overseas entities and multi-currency operations
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Flexible and collaborative, willing to support the wider finance team when needed