Accountant (AWDO-P15024

Accountant

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting and finance professional to join a well-established civil engineering contractor and take ownership of core accounting, reporting, compliance and financial control functions within a busy head office environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Controller, Qualified Accountant, Company Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, Senior Accountant, Finance Lead, Accounts Manager

SALARY: £75,000 to £100,000 per annum (depending on experience)

LOCATION:

Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England – candidates MUST live within a commutable distance of Rochdale

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting HMRC compliance and improving accounting processes across the organisation.

Working as the Accountant you will prepare quarterly management accounts and year-end accounts, oversee reconciliations, manage payroll-related checks and provide financial insight to support business decisions.

The Accountant will also provide day-to-day oversight of sales, purchase and payroll office functions, supporting deadlines, internal queries, nominal coding and VAT accuracy.

• Prepare Financial Reports:
  Prepare quarterly management accounts and year-end accounts, including accruals, prepayments and provisions
• Manage Tax and Compliance:
  Lead VAT reconciliations, monthly HMRC payments, CIS return submissions, PAYE, National Insurance and year-end P11
  
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• Oversee Banking Processes:
  Maintain the weekly master cash book and complete monthly bank reconciliations within Sage Accounts
• Support Payroll Accuracy:
  Review payroll against timesheets, manage weekly agent expenses and maintain company vehicle mileage logs
• Manage Finance Office Functions:
  Provide day-to-day oversight of the sales, purchase and payroll offices, ensuring deadlines are met
• Advise on Finance Queries:
  Act as the internal point of contact for nominal coding, VAT queries and Sage-related accounting processes
• Support Subcontractor Processes:
  Verify subcontractors with HMRC and manage subcontractor retention releases
• Improve Accounting Processes:
  Identify opportunities to streamline financial procedures, improve accuracy and strengthen reporting controls

• Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience in a similar senior accounting, finance management or financial control role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll
• Experience preparing management accounts, year-end accounts, reconciliations and compliance reports
• Strong understanding of VAT, HMRC payments, CIS, PAYE, National Insurance and payroll-related processes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive approach to deadlines, process improvement and financial control
• Confident communication skills with the ability to support internal finance queries

• Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering sector would be highly desirable

JOB
-P15024