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 (Projects)

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

Purpose of this role

Known internally as a Project Analyst, the purpose of this role is to monitor, analyse and report on project performance with primary focus on intercompany capital expenditure, income, and variations.

Your key responsibilities are

To monitor and investigate costs and income on projects generally, particularly major projects.

This includes analysing and commenting on over and under spends, liaising with all interested parties including, but not restricted to Commercial, Design, Construction and Finance departments as well as subsidiaries including Power On and Express Utilities.

Core Project Analysis.

Identify all issues relating to BOQs, variations and general intercompany project work and rectify any shortcomings in controls, procedures or otherwise that lead to inaccurate budgets and unbilled developer contribution.

Investigate and report on Capital Expenditure against budget for all projects, and particularly those considered to be major due to their plot size, connection size or contract value.

Ensure that all billing including siteworks quotes & variations on major projects are invoiced in full and that all opportunities to recover costs are taken.

To be the business partner liaising with Design, Construction Operations, Project Managers, Regional Construction Managers and Sales teams to enhance the process around budgeting and financial management of projects.

Produce monthly reports summarising progress with major projects and any actions emanating from investigation.

Provide assistance with the forecasting of the top 200 projects by size.

Other Project Analysis Tasks.

Investigate and report on projects deemed complete and close as appropriate.

Investigate and report on projects with significant deferred income balances as well as those with aged balances.

Monitor and report on monthly project charges and AROC from Power On and Express Utilities to ensure they are valid and correct.

Investigate any anomalies and liaise with contacts to establish whether controls and processes are sufficient and whether any overspends are billable to clients.

Ad-hoc analysis as directed by management.

Qualifications

AAT Studier or Graduate with relevant degree.

Experience/Knowledge

Experience in a finance role.

Intermediate Excel skills.

Abilities/Skills

Open minded, fast learner, interested in personal development
Provide quality service standards to all customers, with a "can do" attitude.

Provide and maintain a professional attitude within the workplace.

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, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person