Job Description

As Financial Accountant you will provide an exemplary service to customers, both internal and external, by presenting timely, accurate and meaningful information to ensure relevant decisions can be made. Ensure Business Partner approach is maintained by;

• developing and streamlining systems

• developing commercial and financial awareness in the business

• maintaining financial controls

Responsibilities will include:

• Support of all accountancy staff/functions

• Financial control over P/L and SC/L accountancy function, and areas of the N/L

• Implementation & monitoring of all financial controls in business transacting

• Implementation & monitoring of all financial controls in accounts processing

• Assist with group finances & treasury function

• Managing Balance Sheet reconciliations and Control Accounts

• Assisting with month end and year end close and reporting

• Development of accountancy information systems

• Compliance with allocated statutory responsibilities (VAT, PAYE, HMIT, CIS etc)

• Liaison with all external financial parties (tax authorities, VAT inspections, finance companies, bankers etc)

• Assist with production of all statutory accounts, audit documentation, draft tax computations & consolidation

• Liaison with professional advisors on required financial matters (auditors, tax advisors,)

• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and other Management Information

• Reporting on project profitability and CVR’s

• Management of Work in progress reporting and revenue recognition

• Development and control of business critical KPI’s

Personal Attributes

• Continuous learning mindset

• Team player

• Excellent communicator

• Flexible mindset

• Not afraid to challenge

• Leadership skills

• Focused on continuous improvements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong Financial Accounting background • Part qualified/Qualified accountant • Worked in the Construction industry - preferred • Experience of project accounting and Revenue Recognition/WIP accounting - preferred • Worked in fast paced environment, with a flexible attitude • High level financial modelling skills • Business Partner approach – Building and maintaining strong relationships with all interactions • Experience of having dealt with Auditors, HMRC and other key 3rd parties