Management Accountant

Are you a Management Accountant with construction industry experience looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a growing business?

Our client is an established and expanding construction business based in a modern head office in the centre of Wakefield. With turnover approaching £30 million and ambitious growth plans, they are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to work closely with and support the Financial Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of its journey, with the chance to play a key role as the finance function evolves, including the planned migration from Sage 50 to either Sage Intacct or COINS.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the production of accurate management information while supporting the financial control of multiple construction projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Managing Work in Progress (WIP) and long-term contract accounting
Understanding and applying Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements
Supporting project profitability analysis and contract reporting
Working closely with Quantity Surveyors (QS) to monitor project performance and valuations
Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
Supporting the implementation of a new finance system
Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting
We're looking for someone with solid management accounting experience gained within the construction sector.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience as a Management Accountant or Project Accountant
Construction industry experience
Strong knowledge of:
CIS
Work in Progress (WIP)
Long-term contract accounting
Experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors
Sage 50 experience
Exposure to construction software such as COINS, ConQuest, or other job costing/project management systems would be advantageous
Strong Excel and analytical skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills
What's on Offer?

Salary £50,000 - £60,000
Permanent, full-time position
Modern offices in central Wakefield
Opportunity to influence systems and processes during a period of growth
Work closely with an experienced Financial Controller
Join a successful business with turnover approaching £30 millionIf you are interested in this Management Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities