Job Description – Financial Admin Accountant
Company: William Hynes Group
Location: Gateshead
Contract Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director
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About William Hynes Group
William Hynes Group is a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary business delivering large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects. With operations spanning construction, utilities, procurement, and investment, the Group is expanding rapidly and requires a highly capable Financial Admin Accountant to oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance, and manage a team of administrators in supporting the Group's finance function.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Financial Admin Accountant — someone with both technical accountancy skills and strong organisational ability. This role is hands-on, covering everything from weekly payroll and VAT returns to CIS submissions and supplier management. The successful candidate will also supervise a small team of administrators, ensuring smooth and accurate processing across all financial operations.
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Key Responsibilities
* Financial Management
* Manage all aspects of the Group's accounting processes (AP, AR, payroll, journals, reconciliations).
* Prepare and submit VAT returns and CIS returns in line with HMRC requirements.
* Oversee weekly payroll for all staff (including office, site, and subcontractors).
* Manage cash flow reporting and provide regular updates to senior management.
* Maintain accurate ledgers, ensuring all entries are correctly coded and allocated.
* Administrative Oversight
* Lead and support a team of administrators handling invoices, timesheets, and expenses.
* Ensure compliance with internal processes, audits, and quality checks.
* Coordinate supplier statements, credit control, and payment runs.
* Reporting & Compliance
* Produce monthly management accounts and assist with year-end preparation.
* Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and HMRC.
* Maintain compliance across financial regulations, tax submissions, and CIS schemes.
* Implement best practice processes for document control and financial governance.
* Business Support
* Provide financial insights and analysis to support project delivery and decision-making.
* Work closely with project managers and directors on site-related financial tracking.
* Assist in tender support and project costing where required.
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Requirements
* Proven experience as an Accountant, Financial Controller, or Senior Finance Admin.
* Strong knowledge of VAT, CIS, PAYE, and HMRC compliance.
* Confident with weekly payroll and high-volume supplier/subcontractor payments.
* Excellent IT skills (Excel, accounting software such as Sage/Xero/QuickBooks).
* Strong communication and leadership skills to manage and develop an admin team.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
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What We Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
* Weekly pay structure (reflecting our company-wide payroll schedule).
* Opportunity to play a central role in a rapidly expanding business.
* Career development and progression within the William Hynes Group.
* Supportive team environment, working closely with senior leadership.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person