Management Account

Runcorn Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
As a Management Accountant in the construction sector, based in Runcorn, you'll play a key role in managing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting. You'll support the FC to keep the business running smoothly and help make informed decisions.
  • Management Accountant - From £55k +
  • Permanent Role - Runcorn Based

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the construction industry in Runcorn, £60mil T/O business.

Job Description

Strategic Business Partnering

* Provide strategic financial partnership to the Commercial Director and Senior Leadership Team, offering insight, challenge and support for key decisions

* Support bids and strategic opportunities by providing financial analysis and commercial input to tenders

* Challenging assumptions and influencing outcomes with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Financial Control & Reporting

* Lead P&L and cashflow management in collaboration with the Commercial Director and QS teams

* Maintain accurate project financial reporting, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, margin analysis, WIP and accruals

* Ensure CVR accuracy by identifying and resolving discrepancies, including outdated accruals in CVR and Business Central system Management Accounts

* Manage the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposal and depreciations

* Producing and interpreting monthly management account with variance analysis

* Own the month‑end close process, including accruals, prepayments and staff allocations

* Conduct overhead variance analysis to identify trends and cost drivers

* Manage intercompany accounts and ensure accurate reconciliations

* Prepare monthly business unit reporting packs for senior review.

* Prepare & Reconcile VAT returns and ensure timely submission.

* Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts including intercompany balances, resolving queries

* Support the audit process by preparing documentation and evidence

* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes

* System - Root cause analysis - investigating underlying problems and implementing long‑term solutions

* Providing support to the Finance department as required

The Successful Applicant

* Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA,)

* Proven experience working in a similar role in the housebuilding or construction sector

* Strong technical grounding

* Strong Excel and data analysis skills

* Organised, proactive and solutions-focused

* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

* Analytical mindset with high attention to detail

* Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines

* Strong organizational and multitasking skills

* Strong commercial curiosity - you want to understand how the business really works

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
  • Based in Runcorn, with a focus on the construction industry.
  • 25 days holidays plus BH



Contact
Emma McKiver
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067288
Phone number
+44 151 255 3752

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Business Services
Where
Runcorn
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma McKiver
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3752
Job reference
JN-072026-7067288