The role
exists to ensure accurate reporting and to help management make informed, strategic decisions across the group's construction and retail operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs for senior management
2. Allocate cash receipts to invoices
3. Complete bank reconciliations and post general ledger entries (accruals, prepayments, journals)
4. Match invoices to sales orders and certificates
5. Set up, verify, and process subcontractor payments
6. Process monthly cost transfers and accrual entries
7. Provide documentation and support for internal audits
8. Prepare and submit VAT returns
9. Assist with cashflow forecasting
10. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
11. Produce sales and stock reports
12. Carry out credit control as required
13. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
14. Uphold company values and act as a positive role model within the business
15. Support project work and assist with commercial reporting
16. Work flexibly across different locations when needed, including retail sites
17. Undertake ad‑hoc duties assigned by senior management
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
Qualifications
18. Part‑qualified accountant or equivalent (AAT / CIMA / ACCA / ACA / QBE)
Experience
19. Previous accounting or finance experience is essential
20. Experience within construction or retail environments is beneficial but not required
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
21. Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
22. Experience with Exchequer or similar finance systems
Financial & Business Acumen
23. Understands commercial activity, market drivers, and the wider economic landscape
24. Able to translate financial data into meaningful business insight
Achievement Focus
25. Results‑driven with a proactive mindset
26. High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement
Client Focus
27. Builds positive working relationships
28. Understands internal stakeholder needs and delivers high‑quality service
Ownership & Responsibility
29. Demonstrates accountability and reliability
30. Upholds company standards and behaviours
Interpersonal & Team Skills
31. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and locations
32. Values diversity, fosters collaboration, and maintains positive working relationships
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
33. Corporate Governance
34. Credit Control
35. Part-Qualified Accountant
36. Payroll
37. Public Practice Accounting
38. Public Services Accounting
39. Senior Finance – Qualified
40. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
41. Tax & Treasury
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