- Monitor Construction Contracts: Oversee activity in contracts throughout the month, including the preparation of month-end journals for correct profit release, accruals, prepayments, and central cost recharges.
- Management Reporting: Prepare monthly management reports for the board of directors, including divisional reporting for joint ventures and internal divisions.
- External Reporting: Prepare quarterly external reports, including submissions to the Office of National Statistics, HMRC, and banks.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- VAT & CIS Returns: Responsible for the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns for 9+ VAT registrations and monthly CIS returns.
- Audit Assistance: Assist with the audit process from planning through to completion and prepare statutory accounts.
- Team Management: Lead and manage a small team of 3+ employees, ensuring targets are met, transactions and balance sheets are controlled, and junior staff receive training, development, and mentorship.
- Financial Control: Provide support and training to the wider finance community as accounting and HMRC guidance evolves, ensuring adherence to existing controls and implementing additional controls as needed.
- Ad Hoc Tasks: Undertake other tasks as required by the Head of Financial Reporting & Control, adapting to the needs of the business.
- Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
- Proven track record in a financial environment, with experience managing a small team.
- Strong knowledge of FRS 102 Accounting Standards, advanced Excel skills, and experience using MS Office.
- Organised, numerate, and accurate, with strong financial awareness, interpersonal skills, and IT proficiency. Willingness to work additional hours during peak periods if required.