Finance Manager - Reed : Job Details

Reed Accountancy & Finance are seeking a Finance Manager for a temporary position within a construction company based in Ashford. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance management, preferably within the construction industry, and will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and ensuring the company’s financial health and compliance.

• Oversee the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risks.
• Prepare detailed reports on the company’s financial performance, including monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
• Ensure that all subcontractors are verified with HMRC before making any payments. This includes checking their CIS status and obtaining their Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number.
• Calculate and deduct the appropriate amount of CIS tax from payments made to subcontractors.
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organisational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximise protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, particularly within the construction sector or related fields.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Sharp time management skills.
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
• Professional qualification as a CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable construction company.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment.

If you are able to demonstrate relevant experience obtained from a similar Finance Manager role, can commit to an office-based role, and are in a commutable distance from the client’s office based in Ashford, then please apply!