Financial Accountant

Position: Financial Accountant
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Department: Finance

Role Summary

A leading construction is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This role will take ownership of a portfolio of entities, managing month-end reporting and supporting group consolidation, statutory reporting, and budgeting processes. It is a strong opportunity for a qualified accountant to develop within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Management Reporting

• Manage month-end close for a portfolio of group entities.

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts.

• Oversee the monthly unit sales process in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support group reporting, including intercompany accounting and consolidation.

• Prepare month-end files, departmental reporting packs, and key metrics.

• Contribute to board reporting and coordinate sign-off of consolidated P&L and balance sheet.

Statutory, Audit & Governance

• Prepare single-entity statutory financial statements.

• Support year-end reporting and liaise with external auditors.

• Assist with board materials and governance reporting.

• Support treasury reporting and compliance requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecast cycles.

• Partner with business teams to analyse margins, overheads, and capex variances.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify and implement improvements to financial controls and reporting processes.

• Support finance-related projects and ad hoc requirements as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant with 1-2 years post-qualification experience.

• Construction or property experience is advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communicator with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics EVision, Jet Reporting, or Solver is beneficial.