Construction Finance Manager - Cobalt Recruitment in London - eFinancialCareers

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