Job Description
Construction Finance Manager
Construction / Residential Development
London or Manchester (Hybrid Working - mandatory office day in London every Tuesday)
£60,000
Reporting to: Directors
A well-established residential construction and design & build business delivering new-build housing and sustainable retrofit projects is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.
Operating within a growing group structure, the business specialises in energy-efficient developments and turnkey contracting services. This is a permanent opportunity within a close-knit team environment.
Role Overview
An experienced Construction Finance Manager is required to manage the full finance function within a residential contracting environment. This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up role suited to someone who enjoys remaining close to transactional finance while producing management reporting and supporting commercial decision-making.
The role manages one direct report and works closely with directors, site teams and external advisers.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting using Xero
* Process payroll including PAYE, NI and pension submissions
* Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns in line with HMRC regulations
* Produce monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet
* Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts
* Manage supplier payments, subcontractor accounts and customer invoicing
* Liaise with external accountants for year-end accounts and audit
* Maintain accruals, prepayments and general ledger accuracy
* Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the finance function
* Support directors with financial insight to inform business decisions
Candidate Profile
* AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified, qualified or QBE)
* 5-8 years' experience in a Finance Manager / Accounts Manager capacity
* Experience within a contracting or construction environment essential
* Strong working knowledge of Xero
* Solid understanding of VAT, CIS, payroll and HMRC compliance
* Comfortable managing the full finance cycle independently
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Proactive, dependable and solutions-focused
* Confident communicating financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Benefits
* £100pm benefits allowance to contribute to private medical
* Company pension
* 25 days holiday per year, increasing by 1 day per year from 2 years up to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
* Company sick pay
* Death in service and income protection insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loans