Accountant

Heritage Holdings Group of Companies•Venice, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

SureBuilt Construction Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to support and oversee the financial operations of its Construction Division. This is a full-time, office-based role with dual reporting to the Office Operations Manager / Quantity Surveyor and the Senior Management Accountant. This role requires a high level of professional judgment, technical accounting expertise, and experience in construction/project-based accounting environments.

Requirements

Professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is mandatory.
Minimum of five (5) years’ post-qualification experience in a construction, project-based, or commercial accounting environment.
Demonstrated experience in construction accounting, including job costing, contract revenue recognition, and cost control.
Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful analysis to management.
Experience preparing management accounts and Board-level reporting.
Proven ability to implement and improve financial processes and internal controls.
Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks or similar ERP systems).
Strong leadership capability with experience supervising staff and coordinating workflows.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and integrity of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries (including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, amortization, and loan interest) as part of the month-end close process.
Support the Senior Management Accountant in the preparation of Board-level reporting packs, including variance analysis and supporting schedules.
Maintain oversight of financial operations within the Construction Division, ensuring alignment between operational activity and financial reporting.
Critically review project cost reports prepared by the Quantity Surveyor, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accounting records and job costing principles.
Apply detailed understanding of construction contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and client billing.
Provide financial analysis and respond to management queries, including interpretation of financial results and performance trends.
Partner with construction, QS, and operational teams to ensure financial controls, cost tracking, and reporting accuracy across projects.
Identify control gaps and inefficiencies and lead the implementation of process and system improvements to strengthen financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Take ownership of finance-related system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
Oversee accounts payable and payment processes, including preparation and authorization of vendor payment runs in line with internal controls.
Review and approve key reconciliations, including bank, debtor, and creditor accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper recording within the financial system.
Provide supervision, guidance, and oversight to a small finance team, including coordination with offshore support resources.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and reporting deadlines, including timesheet accuracy for job costing purposes.