Finance Manager

• Ideally 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible or reduced working hours may be considered.

• £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.

• Free on-site parking.

• Company pension scheme (Nest) after qualifying period.

• Level 1 health cash plan (Westfield Health).

Summary

An established Mechanical and Electrical contracting business with a turnover of approximately £15m is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. This position reports directly to the Managing Director and works closely with the company s accountants, auditors, and senior leadership team. The Finance Manager will also supervise the Accounts Assistant.This is a crucial role that covers a wide range of financial responsibilities and requires a proactive, commercially aware professional who can manage people and financial processes effectively.

Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger

• Oversee processing of invoices by the Finance Assistant.

• Ensure correct entry of subcontractor invoices, including CIS deductions.

• Reconcile all supplier statements.

• Raise payments in line with payment terms and management requirements.

Sales Ledger / Applications for Payment

• Oversee timely and accurate raising of sales invoices.

• Manage credit control processes.

• Raise monthly applications for payment in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor.

General Finance & Compliance

• Conduct bank reconciliations across all accounts.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain general ledger controls.

• Prepare CIS and VAT returns, including compliance with Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) VAT procedures.

• Prepare year-end financial statements and balance sheets for audits.

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate depreciation.

• Manage prepayments and accruals as necessary.

• Produce monthly cash flow reports for the Managing Director.

• Assist with the annual audit and provide required documentation.

Management & Reporting

• Provide cover for the Finance Assistant during periods of absence.

• Generate management cost reports and conduct financial analysis.

• Communicate key financial issues to the Managing Director clearly and promptly.

• Manage petty cash and conduct monthly job costing analysis.

Essential Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Finance Manager within a similar-sized construction environment.

• ACA or CIMA qualified.

• Proficient in Sage 50 Cloud Professional and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

• Understanding of the Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) VAT procedure.

• Experience supervising staff in finance or office environments.

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