Key Responsibilities
Month‑End & General Accounting
* Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, provisions, and other balance sheet entries
* Reconcile intercompany balances and support settlement processes
* Liaise with divisional finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of central transactions
* Assist with management accounts preparation, including variance analysis and commentary
* Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard
Group & External Reporting
* Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and half‑yearly group reporting submissions
* Support statutory audit preparation and provide relevant documentation
* Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and external regulatory submissions
* Respond to queries from central and external stakeholders
* Provide support on invoicing queries and payment allocations
Forecasting & Budgeting
* Collate inputs for business plans, including costs, revenues, and KPIs
* Assist with budget and forecast submissions for central entities
* Support weekly and monthly cash‑flow forecasting to ensure adequate reserves
Cost Centre & Systems Support
* Prepare actuals and forecasts for central cost centres to support spend management
* Manage purchase requisitions and receipting of goods/services
* Provide training and guidance to non‑finance users to ensure accurate data entry
Candidate Profile
Skills & Experience
* Strong Excel skills and analytical capability
* Experience in a multi‑entity finance environment (preferred)
* Exposure to energy, manufacturing, or production sectors (beneficial)
* Working knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems (preferred)
Behaviours
* Organised and able to manage competing priorities
* High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability
* Clear communicator with strong relationship‑building skills
* Collaborative team player with a proactive, supportive attitude
For further details, please contact: laura.hudson@markssattin.com or 0113 5132452.
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