Overview
Our Plant and Fleet business provides a key service to the wider Carey Group, owning and servicing the plant and fleet used across our construction projects - UK wide. We are looking for a commercially minded Plant Hire Financial Accountant to partner with our operational teams, bringing clarity and insight through high-quality reporting that supports confident decision-making.
Department: Accounts and Finance
Location: Aston Clinton
What You Will Be Doing
* Own the end-to-end month-end management accounts process, including preparation of the reporting pack for Group Senior Leadership, with clear commentary and insight.
* Build strong working relationships with Plant and Fleet operational teams, acting as their key Finance contact.
* Lead quarterly reforecasts and the annual budget process with Operational teams, in line with Group timetables.
* Oversee cashflow forecasting, helping to maintain appropriate working capital.
* Review capex/opex business cases to ensure proposals deliver value and align to budgets and strategy.
* Own the year-end audit process for the company, supporting statutory accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors and tax advisers.
* Review and improve finance processes and controls, ensuring they remain robust and fit for purpose.
* Support ad-hoc analysis and projects as required.
What You Will Bring
* Qualified accountant (preferably ACA or equivalent), ideally with an audit background (this role would suit a newly qualified accountant).
* Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and strong understanding of financial control requirements.
* Proven experience delivering month-end and year-end reporting to strict deadlines.
* Strong Excel capability (VLOOKUP and pivot tables essential) and solid MS Office skills.
* Methodical, well organised and detail focused, with the ability to prioritise and deliver.
* Confident communicator who can partner effectively with operational stakeholders and handle sensitive information with discretion.
* Proactive, improvement-minded self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
* Logistics, Manufacturing industry experience and/or familiarity with COINS ERP would be advantageous.
Why Join Us
You’ll be joining a business that values Care, Humility, Passion and Authenticity, where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance. This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to influence, improve and help shape decision-making across Plant and Fleet operations.
* Excellent Salary
* Car Allowance
* 26 Days Holiday
* Careys Perks Package - which includes access to gym memberships, health care cash plan, cycle to work schemes and lots more
* Company Pension
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