Senior Accountant

Posted 19 July 2020
Salary £65000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + Pension + Healthcare
Location
Job type Permanent
ReferenceBBBH105286_1595234549
Contact NameChris White

Job description

Investigo are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a large construction client who are looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to be based at their Milton Keynes office, on a permanent basis.


The Senior Accountant will report to the Financial Controller, and they will be a key member of the JV finance team supporting the delivery of a large 5 year project. They will work closely with the Financial Controller on the preparation of the financial and cost control reports, budgets, internal and external audits, and co-ordinating the accounts team.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • To support the production of accurate management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow, cost centre reports and variance analysis.
  • To prepare and process general ledger journals ensuring accounting records are accurately maintained and routine monthly reporting timetable is met for the JV and Partners.
  • To support the development of quick, accurate and accessible management information. This will include the reporting of Key Performance Indicators and metrics.
  • Active participation and facilitation of both annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
  • To support with internal and external audits.
  • Preparation of regulatory and statutory submissions such as CIS and VAT returns to HMRC and Intrastat declaration.
  • Financial analysis and production of ad hoc reports in line with the requirements of the JV, Customer and JV Partners.
  • Key role in the mobilisation of the Joint Venture including implementation of processes, controls and structure.
  • Supervising and training staff in accounts department.


The successful Candidate will be a Professionally Qualified individual with broad based accounting experience. They will possess good knowledge of IFRS, AP processes and controls, as well as demonstrable analytical and commercial accounting skills. Exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead and influence others in a collaborative way are a pre-requisite. Candidates will need strong IT skills, and any experience of SAP would be advantageous.


Our Client is offering a salary of £65,000 - £70,000 + Package.