Finance Manager Emtec Southern · Redhill, Surrey

Emtec Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services contractor in Redhill is seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee financial and management accounting activities. This role entails leading a small team and supporting strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with strong financial reporting skills and advanced Excel knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Engaged and enthusiastic team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Strong financial reporting and controlling experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Produce monthly reporting and support annual operating budget.
• Manage year-end processes, reconciliations, and audits.
• Deliver monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE/CIS, P11D/BIK, and corporation tax processes.

Skills

Strong financial reporting and controlling experience

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Advanced Excel ability

Ability to drive the business forward

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Business Central

Jet Reports

Job description

Emtec Southern, part of the Sauter Group is a leading building services contractor, delivering comprehensive design, installation, maintenance and aftercare solutions to clients across London and the Southeast. As we continue on an exciting period of growth and transformation, we’re looking for a skilled Finance Manager to join our team in Redhill, Surrey.

This is a hands on, detail driven role where you'll be deeply involved in the day to day running of the finance function, while also operating as a key business partner to our senior leadership team. You'll shape how we operate, drive meaningful changes, and ensure financial stability and accuracy across the business.

The Role

You’ll take full ownership of all financial and management accounting activities while leading a small, dedicated finance team while also with the senior leaders and colleagues across the UK. This role requires someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, getting into the numbers, and improving processes while still supporting strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Produce monthly reporting and support the annual operating budget ensuring financial targets are met.
• Manage year‑end processes, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Oversee preparation of financial accounts and function as a primary contact for internal and external audits.
• Deliver monthly management accounts, financial analysis and cash flow reporting.
• Review CVRs and challenge accruals with the Commercial team.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE/CIS, P11D/BIK and corporation tax processes.
• Ensure compliance with construction industry tax scheme requirements including DRC VAT transactions.
• Manage payroll, pensions and monthly reconciliations.
• Monitor aged debt, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and develop Business Central systems to ensure effective financial management.
• Create and update Jet reports as needed.

About You

You’re proactive, adaptable and thrive in a fast paced environment. This is a hands‑on‑role, and your comfortable getting into the detail while also stepping back to provide strategic insight. You'll build strong relationships across the business, communicate with confidence and collaborate well with both local and remote colleagues.

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong financial reporting and controlling experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Energetic, proactive and able to drive the business forward.
• Advanced Excel ability is essential.

Desirable

• Experience leading a finance team.
• Background in construction or contracting.
• Experience with Business Central (Navision/Evision) or Jet Reports.

Our benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package which can be discussed during the recruitment process.

In return, you’ll be joining a highly engaged and enthusiastic team that rewards commitment and achievement. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you.