This is a senior finance role reporting to the Company Director. It requires a hands-on approach combined with the ability to take a strategic view in supporting the wider business. The position has responsibility for financial management across multiple business units.
Client Details
They are a Bedfordshire-based organisation involved broadly in construction-related work, supporting the delivery of projects through general site preparation and associated services
Description
Financial Management & Reporting
- Ensure all management information is accurate, relevant, and delivered on time.
- Produce monthly management accounts for review with the Commercial Director.
- Prepare annual financial statements.
- Produce accurate monthly costing reports and ad-hoc management information as required.
- Maintain the rolling cashflow forecast.
- Manage working capital, building strong relationships with clients and suppliers, and liaising with financers/banking partners as needed.
- Manage receivables income and issue invoices where required.
- Provide self-billing information periodically.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
- Prepare annual corporation tax computations, working with external advisors where necessary.
- Ensure all tax obligations (CIS, VAT, PAYE, etc.) are accurate and submitted on time.
- Produce monthly CIS returns and verify subcontractor compliance.
- Oversee employed payroll, apprentice payroll, and pension schemes.
- Complete quarterly VAT filings.
Controls & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures.
- Seek opportunities to reduce overheads.
- Provide information and reports to assist internal teams in solving problems and improving processes.
Insurance & Contract Management
- Manage company insurance schemes, including annual renewal processes.
- Obtain quotations and manage renewals for relevant insurance policies.
- Produce PAYE employment contracts and ensure alignment with HR requirements.
Project & Cost Management
- Provide weekly overtime and abnormal expenditure updates to Quantity Surveyors.
- Produce monthly project costings, including charts tracking income versus expenditure.
- Update retention values and contract release dates held by clients.
Supplier & Payment Management
- Manage supplier payments in line with credit terms.
- Oversee monthly supplier runs and associated payroll and payment processes.
- Manage ongoing hire purchase agreements and advise on capital allowances for equipment investments.
Profile
- accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience (desirable).
- Experience using Sage 50.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Experience in the construction industry (desirable).
Attributes & Behaviours
- Solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Flexible and able to meet deadlines while supporting the wider team.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply accounting policies, controls, and standards.
- Responsible, accountable, and motivated to make sound decisions.
- Strong understanding of working capital management.
- Committed to best practice and high-quality outputs.
Job Offer
- Full Ownership across accounting function
- Value Added role contributing to Wider decision making
- Competitive salary
- Benefits