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About the role Balfour Beatty are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Enabling Functions - Finance team based in Newcastle Upon Tyne Within this role you'llsupport the delivery of financial performance reporting including providing assistance in thepreparation of primary and associated financial statements, analysis of variance to budget/forecast andthe effective management of underlying ledgers What you'll be doing As an Assistant Accountant you'll: Responsible for the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations (including bankreconciliations) and be the liaison point with other teams/departments for the resolution of issues Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts including profit and loss account, balancesheet, cash flows, variance analysis, key performance indicators and supporting commentaries in linewith agreed SLA and reporting deadlines; Assist in the maintenance of management accounting processes and implement and communicateany required changes; Assist in the provision of supporting data and relevant analysis to the SBU teams to aid decisionmaking in an effective and timely manner; Assist with ensuring the management and fiscal reporting are fully reconciled and aligned; Assist in the preparation and submission of all consolidated management accounts for SBU andGroup Finance review and sign off; Assist in the validation and upload all monthly actual results, budgets and forecasts to the Groupconsolidation and reporting model (HFM) in line with required deadlines; Contribute to and support Projects as designated; Assist with ensuring compliance with all finance processes, controls and regulatory framework. Proactively assist in the identification of improvements (through root cause analysis), makingrecommendations and successfully implement new ways of working – gaining the full support ofstakeholders and colleagues alike; Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders; Provide effective business partnering and relationship management; Support the Management Accountant’s and act as a secondary point of contact with Heads ofDepartments, FC’s and FD’s and Finance managers in the SBU’s. Provide general support to internal and external customers. Who we're looking for The following qualifications are essential: Entry level studying at a minimum of Level 3 AAT with an intention to study for a professional accounting qualification in the near to medium future (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent); Part Qualified level at a minimum of Operational (CIMA) or Applied Skills (ACCA); The following qualities/experience are essential: Intermediate / advanced Ms Excel, Ms Power Point and Ms Word; A good understanding of financial and management accounting disciplines; A good understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems includingmulticurrency ERP systems (preferably Oracle), Good problem solving and analytical skills; Good written and oral communication skills; Good understanding of construction industry and working in a multiple Operating Companyenvironment with diverse stakeholder management; Some project related experience. A continuous improvement mentality. An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… About us Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, /diversityandinclusionTo help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. 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. For more info, visit:are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:candidaterecruitmentqueries@ For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.#J-18808-Ljbffr