Accounting Manager

Salary: £63,600 – £69,600 per year

Our client is the leading international construction company, working on a number of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure projects. They are currently working as a Contractor and JV Alliance Partner on several Major Projects throughout the UK (Crossrail, HS2 etc.), with an exceptionally strong order book for the next 2 years.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Accounts Manager is a key member of the team at a project and corporate level, responsible for the accounting of all UK activities in line with companies processes and UK regulations.

Key duties will include, but not limited to:

Guide and advise the JV Board in the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements, within the terms set out in the JV Agreement.
Keep the JV Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
Advise the Board on the financial implications of The Company’s strategic plans and key assumptions included in management’s operational plan and annual budget.
Confirm that the financial resources of The Company meet present and future needs.
Understand the accounting procedures and key internal controls, so as to be able assure the Board of An Organisation’s financial integrity.
Ensure that the accounts are properly audited, that accepted recommendations of the auditors are implemented, and meet the auditor at least once a year.
Formally present the statutory accounts at the AGM and present management accounts to the JV Board quarterly, drawing attention to important points.
Monitor the Company’s investment activity and ensure its consistency with policies, aims, objectives and legal responsibilities.
Collate the Management Information pack and report on progress of KPIs against those targets agreed in the KPI schedule.
Agree the VAT return for submission
Agree the corporation tax return for submission
Submit the annual Confirmation StatementYou will have a strong sense of ethic, able to demonstrate adaptability, to work autonomously and as part of a team, be rigorous and thorough, and be deadline focused.

Key knowledge and qualifications will include:

5 – 10 years’ relevant experience
ACCA degree or similar relevant financial / commercial qualifications and experience.
Cross functional leadership experience
managing, mentoring and developing junior members of staff
Previous construction or relevant industry experience an advantage
Advanced computer skills on MS Office
Knowledge of CEGID/Sage accounting software.
Audit consultancy experience also an advantage