Job Description

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best - ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for

Assistant Accountant

who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Purpose of this role

Assist the Project Reporting Team with the completion of accurate and timely capital reporting, analysis, and dissemination of financial information.

Your key responsibilities are

Assist with reporting financials for projects under construction so that they can be managed efficiently and effectively.

Support with ongoing process improvements.

Assist with maintenance of project ledger information, i.e., connections, contribution, and budget upload and reconciliations into finance software.

General accounting entries for networks under construction.

Coding and batching of contractor invoices.

Developer rebates, investigating rebate claims from suppliers for accuracy before payment.

Ad-hoc finance admin and work with other departments.

Ad-hoc work with auditors, liaising with other business functions to locate required information.

Provide ad-hoc commentary on work completed when required.

Assist with ensuring that adequate accounting records exist to support inter-company asset transfers and cross charging of construction costs.

Assist with process of depreciation of network assets to ensure it is accurately calculated and recorded in the accounts.

Absorption journals and reconciliations, including variance investigation if required.

Asset additions and reconciliations, including variance investigation if required.

Other recurring processes as required by the Management Accountant.

Qualifications

AAT Studier or Graduate with relevant degree.

Experience/Knowledge

Experience in a finance role.

Abilities/Skills

Intermediate Excel skills.

Open minded, fast learner, interested in personal development.

Provide quality service standards to all customers, with a "can do" attitude.

Desirable

Begun further study (ACCA/ CIMA).

Experience in a large company.

Worked with D365 / Microsoft Dynamics.

Industry knowledge

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of 1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

For more information please contact our resourcing team on 01359 308260

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 774