About The Role
Our projects are more than just an opportunity to make your mark. They are an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Major Projects team as an Assistant Project Accountant for Net Zero Teesside (NZT) based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland, and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business and the world around you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts supporting information including profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flows, key performance indicators and supporting commentaries in line with agreed SLA and reporting deadlines.
* Support the Project Finance Team in the maintenance of management accounting processes and implement and communicate any required changes.
* Request information, including Purchase Orders, Invoices, proof of payments, timesheets and any other additional information required to facilitate the audits and ensure adherence to the contract. Follow‑up as required with outstanding/delayed information.
* Analyze large volumes of data, verify costs in line with the schedule of cost components and assist with ensuring compliance with all finance processes, controls and regulatory framework.
* Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
* Provide effective business partnering and relationship management.
Who We’re Looking For
* Part qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent).
* Intermediate / advanced MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word.
* Strong accounting experience with a sound understanding of management accounting disciplines.
* Good understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems including multi‑currency ERP systems (preferably Oracle), applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework.
* Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
* Experience of presenting.
* Ability to challenge existing processes, controls and delivery to improve performance.
* Continuous improvement mentality and project‑related experience.
* Awareness of Financial Reporting Standards and other developments within global accounting practices and the ability to apply within the company.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family‑friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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