Management Accountant: Project Finance & Analysis (Hybrid)

Kier Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Manchester is seeking a Management Accountant to join the finance team with a mix of office and home working. The role is 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility, and you will provide financial analysis to support the local management team and drive performance across projects.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or final stage part qualification, plus construction/project accounting experience, strong Excel and data analytics, and collaborative communication.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or final stage part qualification.
• Experience in construction environment with project accounting.
• Advanced data analytics and Excel skills.
• Good communication and collaborative approach.
• Focus on high performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly project financial reports, including forecasts, cost reports, cashflow updates and variance analysis.
• Provide financial challenge to project teams, supporting decision-making across cost control, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Manage month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and reporting packs.
• Review financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, reporting templates and data quality.

Skills

Excel skills

Data analytics

Communication

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or final stage part qualified

Construction/project accounting experience

Job description

Kier Group in Manchester is seeking a Management Accountant to join the finance team with a mix of office and home working. The role is 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility, and you will provide financial analysis to support the local management team and drive performance across projects.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or final stage part qualification, plus construction/project accounting experience, strong Excel and data analytics, and collaborative communication.