Management Accountant
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Chartered and certified accountants
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£49,200
(£25.23 per hour)
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Description
Job Description
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Coventry (Hybrid)
Division: Environment – Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager
About Us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, delivering vital infrastructure that improves communities across the country. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we employ over 3,500 people and operate across Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services.
Our Environment Division
Working within the Finance team supporting our Environment Division, which primarily operates within the UK Water sector. The division delivers complex, regulated infrastructure projects for major water clients nationwide.
Purpose of the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the Environment Division Finance team. The team consists of approximately 17 finance professionals, working collaboratively to support the wider business.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information for two business units, supporting decision-making across the Environment Division. You will work closely with Finance Managers, Finance Assistants and the wider commercial teams.
Key Accountabilities
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Coventry (Hybrid)
Division: Environment – Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager
About Us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, delivering vital infrastructure that improves communities across the country. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we employ over 3,500 people and operate across Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services.
Our Environment Division
Working within the Finance team supporting our Environment Division, which primarily operates within the UK Water sector. The division delivers complex, regulated infrastructure projects for major water clients nationwide.
Purpose of the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the Environment Division Finance team. The team consists of approximately 17 finance professionals, working collaboratively to support the wider business.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information for two business units, supporting decision-making across the Environment Division. You will work closely with Finance Managers, Finance Assistants and the wider commercial teams.
Key Accountabilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
- Analysis of business performance, including variance analysis and financial review meetings.
- Weekly cash forecasting and monitoring of receipts.
- Balance sheet reconciliations and ongoing financial analysis.
- Preparation and posting of cost ledger and general ledger journals.
- Review of payment runs, payroll allocations and cost-to-employ accruals.
- Monitoring cost recovery and maintaining accurate project data within finance systems.
- Review of VAT returns and responding to finance queries from commercial teams.
- Supervision and day-to-day support of a Finance Assistant.
- Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA) or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
- Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with large data sets.
- Experience meeting weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
- Comfortable supervising or supporting junior finance staff.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information, including:
- Cash forecasts
- Management accounts packs
- Balance sheet packs and reconciliations
- Cost allocation and analysis outputs
Galliford Try offers long-term career stability, exposure to large-scale infrastructure programmes and the opportunity to develop within a supportive and professional finance environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team with clear structure, strong leadership and ongoing development opportunities.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full-time, reduced hours or flexible working arrangements.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but feel they can add value. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria.
For more information about this role, please contact:
adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk
A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years.