Senior Accountant (18 Month FTC)
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Ruthin, LL15 1QW |
| Company: | Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 258 |
Summary
Job Advert
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Jones Bros, Ruthin, suited to a professional, proactive, and motivated
individual. We are looking for someone forward-thinking, with the ability to support a fast-paced and friendly team in the civil
engineering and construction sector.
What you'll be doing:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role supporting the business including month-end and year-end processes, analysing and
presenting financial data to the business. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing monthly management accounts,
managing the month-end close, and providing detailed financial analysis to support key business functions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the production of monthly Management Accounts within prescribed timetables, including preparation of Board packs
and KPI metrics.
* Ensure all tasks within the month-end cycle are delivered and sign-off for relevant stakeholders.
* Collaborate with the finance team, commercial team and wider business, providing guidance and support to departments and sites.
* Manage members of Accounts Payable, Subcontractors and Accounts Receivable teams
* Review and analyse variances, with commentary to inform decision-making
* Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding issues.
* Management of company assets
* Processing Sales/Purchase Invoices as and when required
* Monitor credit insurance for new and existing customers.
* Assist in preparing the annual audit file and supporting auditor requests.
* Help implement new finance policies, controls and financial processes.
* Review and finalise annual statutory accounts.
* Submission of Annual Confirmation Statements and any updates required
* Provide support on company insurance matters
* Undertake ad hoc project work as requested by the Finance Director
What we're looking for:
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Part qualified ACA or CIMA or qualified by experience.
* Strong data analysis skills with the ability to present findings to varied audiences.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support and challenge senior managers.
* Highly numerate and analytical, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to challenge constructively when necessary.
* Clear problem-solving ability for complex issues.
* Disciplined, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines.
* Advanced MS Excel skills.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Experience using COINS or similar construction industry ERP systems.
* Knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), VAT reverse charge (DRC), and related construction sector financial processes.
* Experience of insurance
* Previous experience in the construction or civil engineering industry.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary.
* A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation with a flat management structure.
* Opportunities for self-motivated, practical problem-solvers to thrive.
* The business is rapidly expanding so while this role is for an 18 month period there may be scope to become permanent.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Jones Bros, Ruthin, suited to a professional, proactive, and motivated
individual. We are looking for someone forward-thinking, with the ability to support a fast-paced and friendly team in the civil
engineering and construction sector.
What you'll be doing:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role supporting the business including month-end and year-end processes, analysing and
presenting financial data to the business. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing monthly management accounts,
managing the month-end close, and providing detailed financial analysis to support key business functions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the production of monthly Management Accounts within prescribed timetables, including preparation of Board packs
and KPI metrics.
* Ensure all tasks within the month-end cycle are delivered and sign-off for relevant stakeholders.
* Collaborate with the finance team, commercial team and wider business, providing guidance and support to departments and sites.
* Manage members of Accounts Payable, Subcontractors and Accounts Receivable teams
* Review and analyse variances, with commentary to inform decision-making
* Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding issues.
* Management of company assets
* Processing Sales/Purchase Invoices as and when required
* Monitor credit insurance for new and existing customers.
* Assist in preparing the annual audit file and supporting auditor requests.
* Help implement new finance policies, controls and financial processes.
* Review and finalise annual statutory accounts.
* Submission of Annual Confirmation Statements and any updates required
* Provide support on company insurance matters
* Undertake ad hoc project work as requested by the Finance Director
What we're looking for:
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Part qualified ACA or CIMA or qualified by experience.
* Strong data analysis skills with the ability to present findings to varied audiences.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support and challenge senior managers.
* Highly numerate and analytical, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to challenge constructively when necessary.
* Clear problem-solving ability for complex issues.
* Disciplined, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines.
* Advanced MS Excel skills.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Experience using COINS or similar construction industry ERP systems.
* Knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), VAT reverse charge (DRC), and related construction sector financial processes.
* Experience of insurance
* Previous experience in the construction or civil engineering industry.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary.
* A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation with a flat management structure.
* Opportunities for self-motivated, practical problem-solvers to thrive.
* The business is rapidly expanding so while this role is for an 18 month period there may be scope to become permanent.