Our Company: M & A Doocey is a multi-disciplined, civil engineering and utility contractor operating nationally, providing a range of utility and civil engineering services including multi-utilities. Based in Tipton and established for more than 40 years, we are framework partners with several major utilities, driven by a commitment to maintaining and developing solid client relationships and we continue to diversify and reinforce our reputation for delivering quality you can build on. Summary: An experienced Management Accountant, reporting to the Finance Managers, will be responsible for ensuring the finance function delivers what is required by the wider business. You will have worked within a medium sized finance function previously with responsibility for some of the range of outlined responsibilities here, with multi company experience an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of Sage 50 accounts, excellent excel skills and be confident dealing with internal and external key stakeholders with both financial and non-financial information. Knowledge of CIS would also be an advantage. Preferably AAT or above, with excellent attention to detail, the ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically and able to use initiative and are an innovative thinker. Specific Responsibilities/Tasks: Preparing and posting month end journals, ensuring information is correct and completed within Finance SLA’s. Reconciliation of bank accounts, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Review and complete balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with preparation of month end accounts, collating all relevant information, and ensure all detail is accurate and up to date. Identify variances, analysing any unusual cost trends, raising any issues to Finance Director. Complete monthly and quarterly VAT returns, within Company and HMRC deadlines. Prepare and process all prepayments and accruals, ensuring transactions are accurate and completed within Finance SLA’s. Reconciliation with costing reports, to review and ensure all information is accurate and up to date. Validate all subcontractor payments, prior to processing, ensuring amounts are accurate, and completed with Finance SLA’s. Create, action and adhere to all budgets and forecasting, ensuring this is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger tasks and queries. Completing an ad-hoc duties, including reporting and analysis of data, to review trends and patterns, ensuring an action plan is implemented is required. Attend mandatory training courses as defined within the company training matrix, as and when required. Keep up to date with legislation and record ‘Continued Professional Development’ (CPD). Qualifications & Training: Professional Qualifications; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent. A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. GCSE’s Grade 9-4 or equivalent. Technical Skills & Experience: Extensive experience within same role or similar, within Civil Engineering sector. Strong, proven understanding of UK accounting standards and practices. Advanced proficiency in financial software such as; SAGE Accounting and MS Excel. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams. Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Self-driven, results-oriented, with a ‘can do’ attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including employees, management, regulatory agencies, and the community. Administration experience. Ability to be proactive, always. Excellent attention to detail. Time management skills. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment