At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial records, prepare reports, and ensure compliance in a dynamic office environment.
- Company: Established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for process improvement and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a key role in finance and make a real impact on business decisions.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with experience in financial management and compliance.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 100000 £ per year.
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.
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
JOB OVERVIEW
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.
DUTIES
- 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 P11Ds
- 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
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- 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
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering sector would be highly desirable
Accountant in Rochdale employer: AWD Online
Join a dynamic and supportive team that values your expertise as a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture, offering excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a thriving location. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on meaningful projects, we provide a rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.
