Title: Management Accountant
Requisition ID:
13442
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant in Birmingham.
This is a 37.5 hour-per-week role, Monday to Friday, with hybrid and flexible working options available. You will be expected to work regularly from our Birmingham office, with occasional travel to account offices in Bedford.
Join our team
Join our vibrant and inclusive Group Rail Finance team, supporting contracts across Amey’s Eastern and Southern accounts.
Amey delivers a variety of rail enhancement projects across the Eastern and Southern regions for a range of clients. In this role, you will work closely with finance, commercial and operational colleagues to strengthen financial performance and support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects that matter.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, influence senior stakeholders and develop your career. For the right person, the role could provide a valuable stepping stone towards a future Finance Manager position.
What you will do
- Lead the production of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
- Provide clear financial analysis and insight, helping operational and commercial teams understand performance and address variances.
- Produce accurate budgets and forecasts that support effective decision-making across the contracts.
- Partner with senior internal and external stakeholders to improve financial performance and maximise value.
- Maintain robust financial controls and support internal and external audit requirements.
- Improve reporting processes and make effective use of SAP to deliver consistent, joined-up reporting across Finance, Commercial and Operations.
What you will bring
Essential:
- Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role.
- Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and the preparation of management accounts.
- Commercial awareness and the confidence to identify and deliver improvements within an operational environment.
- Strong Excel skills, with the ability to produce accurate analysis and meet demanding deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative, proactive and customer-focused approach.
Desirable:
- Experience of accounting within the construction, infrastructure, engineering or rail sectors.
- Experience supporting project-based or contract-based operations.
- Part-qualified or newly qualified status with CIMA or ACCA.
- Experience using SAP for financial reporting.
- Previous experience of rail or local government contracts.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development and training to support your growth.
Security clearance
The successful candidate may be required to complete appropriate pre-employment screening for the contracts they support. Any specific requirements will be explained during the recruitment process.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation and enabling them to shine.
Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
- Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions.
- Career growth: Develop towards positions such as Finance Manager or other senior finance opportunities.
- Training opportunities: Unlock your potential through comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your development.
- Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional days.
- Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey.
- Flexible working: We offer hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. We are open to discussing options that meet your needs.
- Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, the Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive discounts: Access discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more through our online portal.
- Give back to the community: Receive two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising activities.
- Family-friendly policies: Access support if you are a new parent or provide care for a dependant.
- Affinity Networks: Join networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities across Amey.
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance civic, transport and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey, we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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