Purpose of the role The Heidelberg Materials International Business Service Centre provides administrative and transactional services to in-scope companies. The Accounting & Controlling team will assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for designated process areas, maintain and report on a strong and robust control environment, completing balance sheet reconciliations, risk analysis and providing an accounting perspective to all processes to ensure compliance, efficiency and transparency. Key accountabilities Post journals and other uploads into ERP systems accurately and on a timeline basis. To assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts; To assist with the quarterly reforecast and annual budget process where appropriate Any other tasks reasonably required by the finance department Identify and resolve issues using application of judgement Build relationships and advise the business using technical knowledge and support co-workers Financial Competence Experience of working in an accounting environment Knowledge of accounting double entry Soft skills Strong work ethic Desire to take on ownership and responsibility for tasks Interpersonal & communication skills Good excel skills; and SAP / JDE knowledge advantageous Professional Competence Special functional knowledge and experience Knowledge of Heidelberg Materials / Hanson UK business Cross-functional understanding Commitment and engagement Show affiliation to the Group Stand by the Group's decisions Internal and external customer and market management Have quantitative and qualitative market understanding Foresee and act to meet customer needs Drive customer/supplier relations Demonstrate service orientation Performance and result management Increase efficiency and quality Demonstrate cost discipline Drive profit generation Optimize allocation of resources Execute tasks and focus on fast implementation Decisiveness and adaptability Be straight forward and goal orientated Demonstrate drive and initiative Demonstrate openness to change, flexibility and adaptability Learn and develop continuously Communication and cooperation Provide information and ensure open communication Demonstrate and apply persuasion and negotiation skills Establish trust and relationships Promote cooperation and partnership Demonstrate intercultural awareness and competence Sustainable management Ensure occupational health and safety Drive environmental protection Avoid conflicts of interest Comply with laws and regulations Take social responsibility Education/Qualification 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) C and above. Actively undertaking study towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA preferred);