£65,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year, Up to £70K
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
04/04/2026
About this job
Established over 40 years ago built on strong family values, they have evolved into one of the UK's foremost privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists.
They deliver end to end design, engineering, and maintenance solutions across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including:
- Water
- Transport
- Built Environment
- Energy
They are a trusted tier one partner to major blue chip, regulated, and private organisations, operating within some of the country's most significant frameworks, joint ventures, and alliances.
They are now looking to add a Group financial accountant.
What you'll need to succeed
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
Strong technical financial accounting and tax knowledge and experience, including preparation of statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations.
Management experience
Strong understanding of financial processes and controls
Advanced Excel user
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of financial accounting including management of General Ledgers.
- Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Tax/statutory reporting and compliance.
- Month and year end processing and coordination.
- Review, check and authorise financial transactions.
- Deputise and assist other accountants with the smooth running of the finance department.
- Supervisory responsibilities; opportunity to extend management and commercial skills.
- Work directly with senior non financial managers, departmental leads and directors.
- Preparation and review of statutory accounts for all Group companies.
- Ensure full tax and statutory compliance of the Group and reporting to the required standards and deadlines.
- Preparation and filing of statutory tax and other returns for all Group companies: VAT, PAYE, CIS, ONS.
- Management of General Ledgers for all Group companies; maintenance of chart of accounts.
- Manage month end process, ensuring all transactions are reviewed and processed before period end cut offs.
- Preparation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and lead schedules.
- Taking or recommending all necessary actions for business process improvement.
- Intercompany accounting and invoicing, including maintenance and reconciliation of the intercompany balance matrix.
- Preparation of monthly consolidated trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
- Liaise with external auditors in delivery of the annual statutory audit.
- Liaise with tax advisors and review corporation tax computations for all Group companies.
- Finance team lead, working with operational teams and a third party agent to prepare and apply for the annual Research and Development Expenditure Credit.
- Monitor, review and update key financial controls, processes and accounting policies.
- Maintain ongoing awareness of changes to corporate and tax legislation and provide guidance and advice accordingly.
What you'll get in return
The company is a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, committed to investing in people.
They create a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join, your well being and career aspirations will be supported by
- Profit Share Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
- 8 hours volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
- Continuous service awards
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up to date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.