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Assistant Financial Controller - Construction Industry

Taylor Hawkes Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Harrow, Greater London HA1 2XH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established construction business is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to aid the Group Financial Controller in daily financial operations.
  • The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a finance team of 12, supporting a company that generates approximately £150m annually.
  • Candidates should have ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications along with experience in project accounting and financial analysis, ideally within the construction sector.
  • The position includes responsibilities such as preparing management accounts, project cost tracking, and overseeing balance sheet reconciliations.
  • This role promises tangible progression to Group Financial Controller in the short term, making it an attractive career opportunity.

A well-established construction business is looking to appoint an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Group Financial Controller in managing day-to-day financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and project-driven environment where finance plays a key role in operational success.

The business turns over around £150m annually and you will be joining a finance team of 12. There is tangible progression to Group Financial Controller in the short term.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.

  • Lead on project cost tracking and reporting, including WIP and margin analysis.

  • Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.

  • Manage cash flow forecasting and treasury reporting.

  • Oversee key balance sheet reconciliations and control processes.

  • Work with commercial teams to ensure accurate project accounting and reporting.

  • Supervise junior finance team members and support ongoing development.

  • Identify and implement process improvements and support systems enhancements.

Requirements
  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.

  • Strong background in construction, civil engineering, or related sectors preferred.

  • Experience in project accounting, cost control, and financial analysis.

  • Detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

  • Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.