Construction Finance Manager
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Construction Finance Manager
Construction / Residential Development
London or Manchester (Hybrid Working - mandatory office day in London every Tuesday)
£60,000
Reporting to: Directors
A well-established residential construction and design & build business delivering new-build housing and sustainable retrofit projects is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.
Operating within a growing group structure, the business specialises in energy-efficient developments and turnkey contracting services. This is a permanent opportunity within a close-knit team environment.
Role Overview
An experienced Construction Finance Manager is required to manage the full finance function within a residential contracting environment. This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up role suited to someone who enjoys remaining close to transactional finance while producing management reporting and supporting commercial decision-making.
The role manages one direct report and works closely with directors, site teams and external advisers.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting using Xero
*Process payroll including PAYE, NI and pension submissions
*Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns in line with HMRC regulations
*Produce monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet
*Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts
*Manage supplier payments, subcontractor accounts and customer invoicing
*Liaise with external accountants for year-end accounts and audit
*Maintain accruals, prepayments and general ledger accuracy
*Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the finance function
*Support directors with financial insight to inform business decisions
Candidate Profile
*AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified, qualified or QBE)
*5-8 years’ experience in a Finance Manager / Accounts Manager capacity
*Experience within a contracting or construction environment essential
*Strong working knowledge of Xero
*Solid understanding of VAT, CIS, payroll and HMRC compliance
*Comfortable managing the full finance cycle independently
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail
*Proactive, dependable and solutions-focused
*Confident communicating financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Benefits
*£100pm benefits allowance to contribute to private medical
*Company pension
*25 days holiday per year, increasing by 1 day per year from 2 years up to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
*Company sick pay
*Death in service and income protection insurance
*Cycle to work scheme
*Season ticket loans
Construction / Residential Development
London or Manchester (Hybrid Working - mandatory office day in London every Tuesday)
£60,000
Reporting to: Directors
A well-established residential construction and design & build business delivering new-build housing and sustainable retrofit projects is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.
Operating within a growing group structure, the business specialises in energy-efficient developments and turnkey contracting services. This is a permanent opportunity within a close-knit team environment.
Role Overview
An experienced Construction Finance Manager is required to manage the full finance function within a residential contracting environment. This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up role suited to someone who enjoys remaining close to transactional finance while producing management reporting and supporting commercial decision-making.
The role manages one direct report and works closely with directors, site teams and external advisers.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting using Xero
*Process payroll including PAYE, NI and pension submissions
*Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns in line with HMRC regulations
*Produce monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet
*Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts
*Manage supplier payments, subcontractor accounts and customer invoicing
*Liaise with external accountants for year-end accounts and audit
*Maintain accruals, prepayments and general ledger accuracy
*Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the finance function
*Support directors with financial insight to inform business decisions
Candidate Profile
*AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified, qualified or QBE)
*5-8 years’ experience in a Finance Manager / Accounts Manager capacity
*Experience within a contracting or construction environment essential
*Strong working knowledge of Xero
*Solid understanding of VAT, CIS, payroll and HMRC compliance
*Comfortable managing the full finance cycle independently
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail
*Proactive, dependable and solutions-focused
*Confident communicating financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Benefits
*£100pm benefits allowance to contribute to private medical
*Company pension
*25 days holiday per year, increasing by 1 day per year from 2 years up to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
*Company sick pay
*Death in service and income protection insurance
*Cycle to work scheme
*Season ticket loans
Job number 3489675
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Company Details:
Cobalt Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Cobalt unlocks the true value of recruitment by leveraging over two decades of international real estate and construction expertise into one of the mo...