KierBAM is a joint venture between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland, delivering a large redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. The project is worth approximately £600m over five years.
The Assistant Commercial Accountant supports the finance and commercial team by completing commercial accounting activities, including invoicing, cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate records and enabling decision‑making based on financial data.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Eligibility: a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and residence in the UK for the last 5 years. Clearance process can take up to 8 weeks.
Responsibilities
* Support month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
* Balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
* Monitor, analyse and report on commercial costs, margins, and variances.
* Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
* Prepare & post journals and inter‑company recharges.
* Liaise with internal teams and external clients or suppliers regarding financial transactions.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
* Support audits by providing relevant financial information and documentation.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records.
Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing
* Promote the wellbeing of your team and ensure an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved.
What you bring to the role
Essential
* CCAB part‑qualified or AAT fully qualified.
* Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and commercial finance.
* Proficiency in accounting applications and MS Excel.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Regular office attendance at least twice weekly to understand site operations.
Desirable
* Experience in a similar role, preferably in construction.
* Knowledge of NEC 4 Option E contracts.
* Knowledge and experience using the Causeway suite of products, particularly Causeway Project Accounting.
* Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT accounting.
Whats in it for you
* Competitive salary
* A wide range of family‑friendly policies
* Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
* 8 % matched pension contributions
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 26 days holiday
* 2 wellbeing days
* 1 volunteering day
* Personal and professional development
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