The Finance team of RPS' Services segment is looking for a proactive team member to provide management accounting and reporting support to the Senior Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners.
RPS, A Tetra Tech company
RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
You will be a quick learner, able to demonstrate attention to detail, with a proactive and positive approach to work. You will be able to work independently and use initiative. You will be a team worker, able to communicate effectively and build good working relationships, to contribute to a friendly and supportive team culture. Please note - This is a hybrid role with a requirement to work on site in Abingdon 3 days per week.
What You'll Be Doing
Preparation of Management Accounts for review and distribution to the senior members within team to allow the monitoring of performance against budget on a monthly basis within set timescales including analysis of variances.
Overhead analysis, provide explanations for any significant overhead trends/variances to prior months/run rate and budget, reporting these comments to both the operating business units and on financial statements for management use.
Preparation and input of journal entries, preparing and actioning accruals and prepayments, analysis of output from the financial system and considering how best to structure the information for presentation.
Construction of monthly financial reports by undertaking the preparation and input of journal entries, preparing and actioning accruals and prepayments.
Assist in the production of detailed annual budgets and forecasts in conjunction with other Management Accounting staff. Review budgets throughout the year to ensure they reflect planned service levels and process and record budget amendments as necessary.
Assist the Senior Management Accountants/Finance Manager with adhoc reports and special projects including identifying trends and areas for process improvements.
Preparation of clearing account reconciliations, providing insight to variances and ensuring outstanding items are cleared accordingly.
Work closely with shared services ensuring accounts payable and cash is posted accurately and timely whilst helping operations resolve shared services queries.
Who We're Looking For
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Methodical and systematic approach to work using own initiative whilst being adept at problem solving
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Good attention to detail
Excellent IT skills, focused on providing clearly written material for distribution to various internal stakeholders
Experience of using computerised accounting systems preferably Oracle
Previous experience in a similar role. 2-3 years minimum ideally.
Solid experience with excel
AAT/CIMA/ACCA in progress at any stage
What We Offer
Alongside a competitive salary and benefits, we will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself, including flexible study support. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK.
What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
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