Management Accountant - Construction

Management Accountant
North West

Construction £50,000 - £60,000

A growing construction and residential development group is entering a major new phase of expansion under new ownership and a modern, forward‑thinking leadership team. As the business scales, we're strengthening the finance function and introducing clearer processes, reporting and controls to support a more structured, data‑driven operation.

We're now looking for an experienced Management Accountant to take ownership of month‑end, project reporting and financial control, while providing accurate, commercially focused insight to senior leadership. This is a hands‑on role with real responsibility - ideal for someone qualified or part‑qualified with at least three years' experience in a similar environment who wants to step into a more senior, influential position.

You'll work closely with the Commercial Director and operational teams, supporting project reporting, cost tracking, margin analysis, WIP and CVRs. Alongside this, you'll lead the month‑end close, produce management accounts with variance analysis, manage reconciliations, prepare VAT returns, support audits and help strengthen systems, controls and reporting structures as the business continues to grow.

This role suits someone analytical, organised and proactive - someone who enjoys improving processes, building structure and contributing to a finance function that's evolving quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis
Own the month‑end close including accruals, prepayments and staff allocations
Maintain accurate project financial reporting: cost tracking, budget monitoring, margin analysis, WIP and CVRs
Lead balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
Manage the fixed asset register including additions, disposals and depreciation
Prepare VAT returns and ensure timely submission
Support bids and tenders with financial analysis
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and business planning
Support audits with documentation and evidence
Strengthen financial controls, reporting structures and system accuracy
Provide financial insight to senior leadership and operational teams

About You:

ACCA / ACA / CIMA Qualified
Minimum 3 years' experience in management accounting
Strong reconciliations, reporting and month‑end experience
Confident with Excel and modern accounting systems
Ideally experience in construction, house building or project‑based environments
Analytical, organised and solutions‑focused
Comfortable working at pace in a growing business
Someone who enjoys improving processes and building structure

What's in it for You:

£50,000 - £60,000 salary
Join a business in a major growth phase under modern leadership
Real scope to influence processes, reporting and financial structure
Strategic exposure and visibility across senior leadership
A role with variety, ownership and genuine impact