Velocity Recruitment

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Manchester Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 +package Our client, a well-established construction company specialising is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function. This is a key role within a small team, managing one direct report and remaining closely involved in day-to-day transactional activity. This opportunity would suit an experienced Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, or Senior Accounts Manager looking for a stable, long-term role within a growing main contractor. The Ideal Candidate You will bring a strong background in finance and accounting, ideally gained within a construction, engineering, or contracting environment. The successful Finance Manager or Accounts Manager will be confident using Xero, comfortable working independently, and capable of managing the full finance cycle with minimal supervision. This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up position suited to an Accounts Manager or Finance Manager who enjoys involvement across bookkeeping, payroll, management reporting, and cash flow forecasting. If you are currently working as a Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, or Senior Accounts Manager within construction, engineering and are seeking your next long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you. General Activities As Finance Manager, you will oversee all financial operations for the business, ensuring accurate reporting, statutory compliance, and strong financial controls. Working closely with directors, site teams, and external accountants, the Accounts Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial decisions and maintaining visibility across projects and developments. Key Responsibilities: Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting using Xero. Processing payroll, including PAYE, NI and pension submissions. Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns in line with HMRC regulations. Producing monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheets. Preparing and monitoring cash-flow forecasts to support business planning. Managing supplier payments, subcontractor accounts, customer invoicing and reconciliations. Liaising with external accountants/auditors for year-end accounts and audits. Maintaining control over accruals, prepayments and general ledger accuracy. Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across the finance function. As part of this role you will be required to be in London one day a week (travel paid) Qualifications & Experience: AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified or qualified by experience). 5 8 years experience as a Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, or Senior Accounts professional. Experience in a contracting business is essential. Knowledge of the construction industry is desirable. Strong working knowledge of Xero. Excellent understanding of VAT, CIS, payroll and HMRC compliance. Highly organised, detail-focused and capable of working autonomously. Proactive, dependable and comfortable owning the full finance function. Excellent verbal, and good written, communication skills with the ability to clearly present financial information. Commitment to continuous improvement and seeking solutions to problems as they arise. Benefits Competitive compensation package Company pension Hybrid working policy 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, with loyalty leave entitlements from 2 years Death in Service and Income Protection cover Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loans

Site Manager - SHDF works Location - Ealing Client - London Borough of Ealing Salary - Up to £65k + package Scope of works - SHDF - window/door replacements, EWI and IWI on scattered properties (1 mile from each other) Role We are working exclusively with a well known Planned Maintenance company. Together we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Site Manager. As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations across occupied social housing properties. You will be delivering works under the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Oversee health & safety compliance and site documentation Ensure works are delivered in line with programme and budget Maintain excellent client relationships and attend progress meetings Coordinate works within occupied properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents Monitor quality control and ensure compliance with PAS 2030/2035 standards (where applicable) Report progress to senior management Requirements Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing/property services Strong background in retrofit, SHDF, EWI/IWI, and window/door replacement projects Experience working within occupied properties SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), First Aid at Work Strong leadership and communication skills Full UK driving licence / Own car Package Salary up to £65,000 Car allowance + fuel card Pension scheme Career progression within a growing, reputable contractor

Resident Liaison Officer - Planned Maintenance Location: Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (Scattered Properties) Project: Externals Works Salary: £32,000 £34,000 + Package Company: Leading UK Property Services Contractor The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to work with a UK-leading property services company delivering external works across scattered residential properties within the London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. This is a resident-facing role requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with residents, stakeholders, and site teams to ensure works are delivered smoothly with minimal disruption. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact between residents, site teams, and the client Build and maintain positive relationships with residents across multiple occupied properties Communicate programme details, access requirements, and upcoming works clearly and professionally Manage resident queries, concerns, and complaints, ensuring timely resolution Conduct resident drop-ins, home visits, and regular site presence Issue newsletters, letters, and notices regarding works and progress Support site teams by facilitating access and resident engagement Maintain accurate records of resident interactions and feedback Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations Requirements Proven experience as a Resident Liaison Officer, ideally within social housing or local authority projects Experience working on externals or planned works programmes Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage a scattered-site portfolio effectively Confident dealing with diverse communities and vulnerable residents Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach Full UK driving licence preferred What s on Offer Competitive salary of £32,000 £34,000 Attractive package including benefits Must have your own car Opportunity to work on a high-profile local authority contract Long-term, stable role with a market-leading contractor Supportive team environment with clear processes and structure

Project Manager Shop Fitting £60,000 - £65,000 + package Eastbourne The Company An exciting opportunity with one of UK s leading retail fit out contractors who are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join their South East office. A highly successful company working on some of the UK s leading retailers with an annual turnover in excess of £50m. You will be working on fit out and shop fit projects with values from £100k to £2m and experience of working on retail or fit out projects previously is essential. We are accepting applications from established Project Managers with shop fit experience and a carpentry background. This role will involve travel on a national basis and your key Accountabilities will include: The Role To take full responsibility for the delivery of projects with values ranging from £200k - £1m Develop and implement programmes which allow accurate monitoring of progress. Identify the quality expectations and manage these against a Quality Plan. Implement measures to ensure compliance with the customer requirements and project business plan. Develop and implement site establishment and ensure the efficient effective management of site logistics. Manage Health and Safety and Implement all statutory regulatory and company requirements. Understands the requirements of the project and ensures that all contract administration / procedures are undertaken. Input into risk / opportunity register and initiate actions to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities. Control and manage site/project budgets. Develop, control and ensure delivery against the project budgets. To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive, passionate and engaging approach. You will have good writing and analytical skills and have solid experience managing fit-out, refurbishment/cut and carve projects. Experience within retail sector is key for this role as you will be working on a retail framework. Must also be willing to travel for projects when required. Nationwide role. The Plus Points This is a great role with good prospects for career progression. You will be joining a motivated and growing team where you will be given autonomy to manage your own projects. Very good salaries and packages are on offer including a lucrative bonus scheme.

Building Services Manager The Company This Building Services Manager's role with one of the UK s major main contractor s. They have established themselves as being one the leading main contractor s in the commercial, residential, public and interiors sectors. They work on a diverse range of both new build and refurbishment schemes ranging in value from £500k £100million. The current position is for an experienced Building Services Manager to join the team on a £60m data centre scheme in the Barnsley area. The Person We are looking for a Building Services Manager who has been working for a top 100 main contractor with experience of projects involving critical resilience. You will have experience of taking projects from RIBA stage 3 / 4 through delivery to handover and you will be responsible for managing MEP aspects of the project. A recognisable building services qualification is required. Experience of working on schemes of a similar value is a must. Previous data centre experience is desirable but not essential. Ideally we are looking for someone with an electrical bias. The Plus Points A competitive daily rate is on offer and this will be a 24 month project.