Finance Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Based in Dundee, this established, growing construction Client have recently added further services to their group and require a talented Finance Manager to manage the day to day finances within head office. An office based role, working alongside the owners of the business. With a group turnover exceeding £9m they have further plans to grow this following new business ventures in the sector.

The growing group of companies operate across the construction sector. With operations spanning contracting, property development, refurbishment, and fit-out, this role will oversee both financial management and core administrative functions to support business growth and operational effectiveness.

This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to the Directors. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up their sleeves to get involved in the detail , from managing the day to day administration tasks, ledgers and credit control, you will also take the lead on reconciling monthly management accounts, troubleshooting HR queries, and supporting further process and procedural improvements.

• Up to a £50,000 salary
• 28 Days annual leave
• Company bonus structure
• Development support
• On-site parking

• Lead the finance function across all group companies.
• Day to Day processing of financial transactions. Raising Customer Invoices. Goods Receipting; Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable; Fixed Assets; Purchase Orders
• Build and maintain solid working relationships with site managers and internal stakeholders, providing financial insight to enable decision making
• Fleet Management, assisting with tenders and preparing documents where required
• Maintain and reconcile purchase, sales, and general ledgers
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC guidelines
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage debtor/creditor ledgers
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Apply accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, and cut‑off adjustments
• Extract & compile financial data from platforms Sage, Sage Payroll, Xero & EQUE2
• Ensuring compliance & Payroll processing - weekly & monthly. Processing Payroll Year End, ensuring compliance with current legislation. Processing & Payment of Expenses
• Managing and processing of Pension Scheme NEST, ensuring compliance & payments
• Good knowledge & understanding of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring compliance. Preparation of CIS returns
• VAT and Corporation Tax
• Intercompany transactions
• Communication with external Accountant/Tax Advisor as required
• Ensure statutory compliance and liaise with external accountants & HMRC
• Maintain robust financial controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Processing & Payments of Supplier & Subcontractors Invoices

• Proven experience in a senior finance or administrative role, ideally within the construction or property sector.
• Strong understanding of construction‑related finance including Payroll, CIS Tax Scheme including Deductions, DRC Tax, Sales Invoicing including cumulative invoicing and retention.
• Experience implementing or managing accounting software systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP).
• Familiarity with HR, IT, property management, and general business administration.
• Hands‑on, adaptable approach with a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) desirable however experince in the sector will outweigh all elements.

This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.