Group Financial Accountant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Walsall, WS1 4NN |
| Cwmni: | Barhale |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MP-65534-1489 |
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About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
- Water
- Transport
- Built environment
- Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
- Tunnelling
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
Company Website:
https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA
Why join Barhale?
- As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
- Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
- A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
- Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
Group Financial Accountant
The successful candidate will play a crucial role, working closely with the rest of the Finance team, leading all aspects of financial accounting including management of the General Ledgers, preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, tax/statutory reporting and compliance, month and year end processing, co-ordinating the year end statutory audit and the preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies
In addition to the core Key responsibilities below, as a member of the senior accounting team you will be expected to review, check and authorise financial transactions, deputise and assist other accountants with the smooth running of the finance department. The role will have supervisory responsibilities and represents an excellent opportunity to extend your management and commercial skills
The role will require you to work directly with senior non-financial managers, departmental leads and directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of statutory accounts for all Group companies,
- Ensuring full tax and statutory compliance of the Group and reporting to the required standards and deadlines.
- Preparation and filing of statutory tax and other returns for all Group companies:
- VAT
- PAYE
- CIS
- ONS
- Management of General Ledgers for all Group companies
- Maintenance of chart of accounts, ensuring consistency across all Group companies
- Manage month end process, ensuring all transactions are reviewed and processed before period end cut-offs,
- Preparation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and lead schedules
- Taking or recommending all necessary actions for business process improvement
- Intercompany accounting and invoicing, including maintenance and reconciliation of the intercompany balances matrix
- Preparation of monthly consolidated trial balance, Profit and Loss account, Balance Sheet and Cashflow statement
- Liaise with external auditors in delivery of the annual statutory audit
- Liaise with tax advisors and review of Corporation Tax computations for all Group companies
- Finance team lead, working with operational teams and third party agent to prepare and apply for annual Research and Development Expenditure Credit,
- Monitor, review and update key financial controls, processes and accounting policies.
- Maintain ongoing awareness of changes to corporate and tax legislation and provide guidance and advice accordingly
About you
Essential
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
- Strong technical financial accounting and tax knowledge and experience, including preparation of statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations.
- Management experience
- Strong understanding of financial processes and controls
- Advanced Excel user
Desirable
- Construction Industry knowledge
- Redsky Summit ERP user or similar construction industry software
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
- Competitive salary
- Profit Share Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
- 8 hours volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Leadership & management training and coaching
- Regular line management engagement
- Annual formal appraisal to support your career progression
- Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
- Continuous service awards
Would you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk
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