Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
Oversee the daily finance operations (AP, AR, bank reconciliation, payroll, credit control).
Produce and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Conduct variance analysis and performance reporting by job/project.
Strategic Finance & Business Support
Provide financial insight to support pricing, margins, and project profitability.
Identify cost efficiencies and drive improvements across finance and operations.
Support the MD with board reporting and strategic decision-making.
Lead finance system improvements (e.g., automation, job costing integrations).
Compliance & Governance
Ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements (VAT, CIS, PAYE, etc.).
Manage external accountants and annual audits.
Maintain robust internal controls and support business risk management.
Team Management
Supervise a part-time bookkeeper.
Collaborate closely with procurement, contracts, and operational leads.
Candidate Profile:
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA / AAT Level 4).
3+ years of experience in a similar SME finance role.
Strong understanding of project-based costing in engineering or construction environments.
Hands-on, commercially minded, and able to work independently.
Proficient in accounting software (Sage, Xero,) and Excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Schedule: