Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Central London
£60,000-£80,000 + Benefits Package
Full Time, Mon-Fri

Skilled Careers are currently working with a privately owned Building & Civil Engineering contractor who provide construction services to public and private partners, the company in question have a strong presence across the UK and Ireland.

Due to expansion, this company is now hiring for a skilled Finance Manager to lead the financial management of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to develop their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting and compliance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, VAT returns, budgets, cash flow statements, cash utilization reports, project costs, fixed asset registers, retention workbooks, and WIP calculations for the monthly management meeting.
• File monthly VAT returns under the Domestic Reverse Charge rules, along with monthly Construction Industry Scheme and PAYE filings in accordance with HMRC deadlines.
• Oversee the company's bank accounts and intercompany balances, while monitoring foreign exchange rates.
• Manage the Purchase to Pay system to ensure fraud awareness.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, track costs, and investigate variances.
• Provide insights and recommendations to aid in strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Coordinate daily operations, including detailed account analysis and general ledger reconciliations.
• Collaborate with external auditors during year-end reviews and statutory audits.
• Contribute to policy development, ensuring compliance with internal controls and UK finance regulations.
• Improve financial processes and offer technical expertise and guidance to the Finance team.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and efficient compliance with financial reporting and taxation requirements.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business growth.
• Manage and facilitate the annual external audit, building strong relationships with auditors.
• Ensure policies, processes, and procedures comply with accounting standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Finance team, offering training and guidance.
• Organize and manage team workloads, ensuring resource allocation and high performance standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Advantageous to have worked for a UK or Irish contractor
• Qualified Accountant with 5 years’ experience
• Worked for both Contractors and Sub Contractors
• Experience operating UK Payroll
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, financial principles, processes and practices

If you feel as though this position is for you, please apply to this advert with your CV to be considered.