Finance Manager

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Finance Manager – Construction & Facades
Job Purpose
To take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of a specialist façade subcontractor, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial control across transactional finance, statutory reporting, payroll, CIS and VAT. The role is hands-on and operational, working closely with the Commercial Director and QS team, who retain ownership of project forecasting and commercial risk.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Finance & Ledger Control
* Oversee and process approximately 300 supplier invoices per month, transitioning fully to electronic invoice processing
* Maintain accurate purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are correctly authorised, coded and paid
* Manage supplier accounts, statement reconciliations and payment runs
* Resolve supplier and subcontractor queries promptly and professionally
* Control and clear aged balances and invoices on hold and maintain accurate customer/supplier master data
Payroll, CIS & HMRC Compliance
* Process weekly and monthly payroll in line with PAYE requirements
* Administer CIS including subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns
* Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns and reconcile CIS deductions
* Act as main point of contact with HMRC for PAYE, CIS and VAT matters
VAT & Statutory Reporting
* Prepare and submit VAT returns, including construction-specific considerations
* Maintain accurate balance sheet and nominal ledger reconciliations
* Prepare quarterly management accounts and reporting packs
* Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
Management Accounting & Month-End
* Own and deliver a robust month-end close process
* Prepare overhead, cost and margin analysis based on actuals
* Provide clear and timely financial reporting to senior management
* Support QS and commercial teams with accurate ledger and cost data
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
* Lead the transition to paperless and electronic invoice processing
* Improve finance systems, workflows and internal controls
* Maintain strong audit trails and segregation of duties
* Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes as the business grows.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a construction or specialist subcontractor environment
* Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger, payroll, CIS and VAT
* Experience managing high-volume transactional finance
* Hands-on month-end and management reporting capability
* Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Personal Attributes
* Hands-on, accountable and delivery-focused
* Commercially aware and detail driven
* Comfortable operating in a lean finance environment
* Professional approach with suppliers and internal stakeholders
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Location:
SK8, Cheadle, Borough Of Stockport
Salary:
£55,000 - £65,000 /annum Car/Allowance, Pension, Health Care
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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