Arups purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Unleash your creativity and take your skills to new heights while working on inspiring projects. At Arup, we believe in empowering our people to produce work that sets the bar for quality. Our passionate team shares our values, and thats why they love coming to work every day.
The Opportunity
Join our General Accounting team within the Shared Service Centre (SSC), supporting Arup’s global operations across UKIMEA, the Americas and Europe. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, delivering high-quality accounting, reconciliation and reporting services that underpin strong financial control and compliance.
Working closely with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Tax, Payroll and International Mobility, you’ll contribute to efficient and consistent finance processes across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform bank reconciliations, payment processing and daily cash management
* Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity, including accruals and prepayments
* Manage intercompany accounting, including invoicing and reconciliations
* Oversee fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and disposals
* Support employee-related accounting, including international mobility balances
* Assist with VAT, tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements
* Provide audit support and respond to internal and external queries
* Contribute to ad hoc activities, including vendor master data, joint ventures and P&L reconciliations
Is This Role Right for You?
* Demonstrable accounting experience within a general ledger or bookkeeping environment
* Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
* Proven ability to work accurately to deadlines in a fast-paced, service-driven environment
* Collaborative team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact simon.duckworth@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
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