Finance & Administration Manager (Construction / Engineering)

Company: RMErecruit
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Location: Lisburn
Job Description:

RMErecruit is seeking a dedicated Finance & Administration Managerto join a dynamic team based in the Lisburn area.

Are you a highly organised professional with a strong background in construction or engineering finance?

This role blends traditional office oversight with core accounting, payroll, and construction compliance responsibilities.

You will lead a small accounts team, manage construction-specific requirements (including CIS), and ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of our financial and administrative functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a sharp eye for numbers, and understand the flow of construction or engineering projects, this is the perfect next step for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • CIS & Compliance Management: Take full ownership of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring strict compliance, accurate subcontractor verifications, deductions, and all monthly statutory filings.

  • Payroll Management: Oversee and conduct high-level reviews of the weekly payroll process to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

  • Project Costing & Cash Flow: Prepare daily cash flow reporting and provide vital job costing and project analysis to support the wider finance and project management teams.

  • Transactional Finance Oversight: Supervise the sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliation processes.

  • Systems & ERP Implementation: Play a key role in the upcoming migration and implementation of a new ERP system.

  • Office & Team Leadership: Manage daily office administrative operations and lead a small, dedicated accounts support team.

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong technical knowledge of Sage Accounts, Sage Payroll, and Exchequer (or equivalent accounting and payroll software).

  • Highly proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills for financial reporting and analysis.

  • Deep familiarity with construction or engineering sector operations, particularly job costing, payroll, and CIS.

  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple financial and administrative deadlines.

Criteria

  • Essential: Proven experience in a finance-focused administration or accounts role within the construction, civil engineering, or subcontracting sectors.

  • Essential: Direct experience managing or supervising a small team.

  • Essential: Hands-on experience with CIS and weekly payroll management.

  • Desirable: A recognised accounting technician qualification (IATI, ATI, or equivalent).

What Is on Offer?

  • Highly competitive salary & Company Pension.

  • Early Friday finish (2:00pm).

  • A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

  • Free on-site parking.

How to Apply

If you have the financial acumen, construction sector experience, and leadership skills to excel in this role, please apply today.

Skills:Payroll Accounts Team Managerment CIS

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Posted: July 15th, 2026