£50,000 - £55,000 DOE | Hybrid Working with Flexibility | Bridgwater, Somerset
Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a successful and well-established business in the construction sector for an experienced Management Accountant. With a small portfolio of businesses under one umbrella, the company is looking for a qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function, lead a small accounts team and work closely with the Director on the financial direction of the business.
The Role
This is a highly involved, hands-on position with real responsibility and visibility. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance department across the group, from monthly management accounts and statutory reporting through to budgeting, cash flow and process improvement. It will suit a methodical, accurate and commercially minded accountant who enjoys leading a team and being a trusted adviser to the business. Experience of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and retentions would be a real advantage.
Responsibilities for the Management Accountant:
- Manage all accounting operations across a small group of businesses, leading and developing a small finance team.
- Deliver monthly management accounts to deadline and produce a monthly finance board pack.
- Prepare annual statutory accounts and ensure VAT and statutory returns are completed accurately and on time.
- Develop budgetary processes and formal annual budgets, with monthly budget and cash flow reporting.
- Oversee payroll, credit control, accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring robust process and control.
- Advise the Director on financial planning and analysis, margin improvement and enhancing procedures and controls.
Requirements for the Management Accountant include:
- CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, with proven post-qualification experience.
- Strong track record in management accounts and the monthly reporting cycle.
- Proficient in Sage and Xero, with the confidence to learn new systems.
- Highly numerate and analytical, with strong attention to detail and good commercial awareness.
- Leadership, communication and people management skills.
- Experience in the construction industry, including CIS and retentions, is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE, plus discretionary bonus.
- Full-time role with hybrid working and flexibility around the working week.
- 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Private medical cover, death in service and stakeholder pension.
- Modern working environment with on-site parking and good transport links.
- A lively, sociable team.
If you are a qualified accountant looking for a role with genuine influence and the chance to shape a finance function, we would love to hear from you.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks
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