Job Description

Accountant Project Support - Fixed Term

Application Deadline: 8 October 2023

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire

Description

As a result of Breedon implementing a new integrated finance system over the next 2 years. This role is support the project directly and to enable other members of the team to engage in the project as required.

The post holder will be part of a team to ensure the day to day financial operations of the finance department are achieved and support the Financial Controller with other duties, as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and engage with the implementation and roll out of the new Breedon Group Integrated Finance System.
• Timely production of management accounts, including all associated reporting, analyses, and business modeling to include liaising with local Financial Controller with month/year end group reporting.
• Liaise with key stakeholders in respect to the presentation and content of management information and advocate improvement opportunities and/or initiatives.
• Production of cost management information for the senior team and evaluate opportunities for cost reduction.
• Manage the production of the rolling cash flow forecasts together with the continuous development of these models.
• Ensure that all external reporting requirements are complied with and assist group/local Financial Controller with all aspects of tax filing and compliance.
• Preparation and analysis of the annual budget and subsequent reforecasts.
• Year End Statutory Reporting and Liaising with Auditors.
• Represent finance as a key point of contact on site playing an active part in the day to day management of the business.
• Contribute to the overall company culture and key values of Teamwork, Customer Service and Continuous Improvement.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

• It is essential that very good relations are established and maintained with all internal departments/functions and other group companies.
• A close working relationship with the Financial Controller, Finance Director and General Manager.
• It is essential that the successful candidate builds effective working relationships with staff to ensure all areas are managed and controlled.

• Qualified accountant with proven post qualification experience.
• Previous experience operating and/or implementing large financial platforms advantageous but not essential
• Industry experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Excellent IT Skills.
• Strong Technical Accounting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Confidence to use initiative, and to problem solve, and work as part of a team.

• Strategic - ability to think and carry out duties strategically.
• Flexibility - ability to modify your role and undertake necessary duties to reach your work objectives.
• Teamwork - participate as a full member of the finance and administration team.
• Planning and Organising - ability to establish an appropriate action plan for self in order to achieve your work objectives.
• Problem Analysis - Identify problems, and ability to seek pertinent data, recognise the cause and implement a solution.
• Numeracy - ability to analyse, organize and present numerical data.
• Detail Handling - ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the job.
• Self-motivation - attaining personal satisfaction, and a high need to successfully achieve targets and to maintain high levels of energy and stamina.
• Initiative - actively influences events rather than passively accepting.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discount Scheme

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