Title: Management Accountant

Location: Weston-Super-Mare

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 + 7% bonus + package

Sector: Construction, specialist contractor

Start Date: ASAP

Management Accountant - The Company

Our client is a leading and fast growing specialist construction contractor undergoing an exciting transformation. With the implementation of a new group structure comprising five businesses under a holding company, we're looking for an experienced and driven Management Accountant to join the team. They are also rolling out a new ERP system (COINS), so this is a great opportunity to bring your expertise and play a pivotal role in streamlining our financial operations.

Management Accountant - The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will oversee the financial operations for the group and its individual businesses. You will play a key role as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to the company's overall growth and strategy. This will include presenting a regular 15-minute update on the financial performance and key insights during SMT meetings.

This role provides the opportunity to develop and manage a financial team, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our day-to-day financial activities, while also supporting the implementation of new processes and systems, including the roll-out of the COINS ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight:

• Cash flow forecasting for all businesses.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for the group and each subsidiary.

• Overseeing payments and payroll processes.

• Managing and improving credit control procedures.

• Strategic Involvement:

• Leading the financial team, ensuring their development and performance.

• Supporting the group in implementing and leveraging the new COINS ERP system.

• Providing financial insights to guide decision-making at a strategic level, i including presenting updates during SMT meetings.

• Operational Management:

• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

• Streamlining expenses and improving financial efficiency.

• Working closely with key stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely reporting.

Management Accountant - The Person

We're looking for a confident, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who can hit the ground running in a dynamic business environment.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a management accounting role, preferably within a multi-business structure or group.

• Strong knowledge of cash flow forecasting, credit control, payroll, and management accounts preparation.

• Experience managing and developing financial teams.

• High proficiency with ERP systems, ideally COINS, or equivalent financial software.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable:

• Experience in a construction, cabling, or technology-related industry.

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).

Management Accountant - The Reward

• Competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 + 7% bonus scheme

• Death in service benefit (2x salary).

• Critical illness cover.

• Private healthcare.

• Gym membership.

• Opportunity to shape and grow a financial team within a rapidly expanding

group