Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Your New Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Sheffield Highways PFI contract at Amey Olive Grove Depot, Olive Grove Rd, Lowfield, Sheffield S2 3GE – This role will be hybrid working.
The standard hours of work are based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
The salary will be dependent on experience
We’re looking for a talented and proactive management accountant looking for their next move in their career to join our Finance team in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious to join a dynamic and forward thinking Finance team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager for the Sheffield Highways PFI contract, you will play a significant part in managing the financial reporting processes for the contract, delivering high quality information to tight deadlines. You will support the Finance Manager in the preparation of management information for the senior leadership team and financial planning activities to support successful decision making.
What you will do:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Ensuring correct revenue and cost allocation across works
- Analysis of scheme profitability and cost variances, including revenue and cost reconciliations
- Ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision making across the contract
- Supporting the business budgeting and forecasting processes and management of actual performance against the latest budget/forecast
- Production of Balance Sheet reconciliations along with identifying and dealing with potential issues
- Support in producing the contract cash forecast
- Liaising with Group Finance on queries
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Qualified or part-qualified looking to progress to qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Previous management accountancy experience, in a similar environment
- Strong IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of accounting practices and reporting requirements
- Experience of supporting the production of management accounts, including working with profit centres and producing variance analyses
- Organisation and planning skills, with ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of SAP would be a distinct advantage
- Experience of working within an Infrastructure environment, specifically Highways, Rail, Construction would be preferred but not essential.
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, 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’re rewarded for your contributions
- Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Management Accountant, Finance Manager
- Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
- Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
- Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
- Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
About Amey
We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
To find out more visit our website 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 their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we’re 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 that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***
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