The Company
Our client is a small but rapidly growing electrical contractor delivering high-quality services across the residential and commercial sectors.
The work the company does includes powering new build developments, installing electric vehicle chargers, carrying out full and partial rewires, issuing landlord safety certificates, and completing consumer unit upgrades.
With a strong reputation for reliability and customer service, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a Management Accountant to help support and shape the company's financial future.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Management Accountant to join a growing business where you will have real impact and visibility. Working closely with the business owner and wider team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while also providing valuable commercial insight to support decision-making.
The role is open to a remote hybrid arrangement with the expectation that the Management Accountant will meet the company owner once a week.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
* Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts
* Produce profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports and analysis
* Manage month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
* Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy of financial data
Commercial Finance
* Analyse profitability across jobs, projects, and service lines
* Support pricing decisions and margin improvement initiatives
* Work closely with the operations team to track job performance and costs
* Provide insights into key cost drivers such as labour, materials, and subcontractors
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
* Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis
* Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Transactional Oversight
* Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
* Ensure timely invoicing for completed works and contract milestones
* Monitor debtor balances and support credit control activities
Business Support
* Support system improvements and process efficiencies
* Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants
* Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business growth
About You
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
* Experience in a similar role, ideally within construction or engineering
* Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage)
* Commercially minded with the ability to translate numbers into insight
* Comfortable working in a small business environment with a hands-on approach
The Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Opportunity to grow with the business and shape the finance function
* Friendly, down-to-earth team environment
* Flexible working option so perfect for someone who would like a largely autonomous position with a once-a-week catch up
This is more than just a finance role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a growing business where your input will directly influence success. You’ll gain exposure across all areas of the company and play a key role in supporting the continued expansion of the company. This is a fabulous opportunity, so if you are interested please apply for immediate consideration
Salary description
£45000.00 - £70000.00 per year