Construction Finance Manager

Company: Cobalt Recruitment
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

About the Role

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

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Posted: March 10th, 2026