Finance Business Partner

1 month ago


Suffolk, United Kingdom Hays Construction and Property Full time

Hays are working on behalf of an exciting business that has been growing significantly over the past few years, to recruit a Finance Business Partner/Management Accountant to join their team. This company has recently become part of a large group structure and are looking to add a commercially minded finance professional to join their team. This business has ambitious growth plans and wants someone to join them on that journey.
Firstly, you will be supporting the monthly accounting processes and being a support to the Finance Manager in aiding the smooth running of the finance function. You will also be solely responsible for the project accounting work and supporting the operational managers in ensuring the projects stay on budget.
Project Accounting

Weekly forecast updates to track the performance of fast-paced offshore projects, including forecasts to support Management Accounts i.e. month end project revenue recognition and project cost accruals.
Understanding of progress and productivity calculations to ensure risk and accurate progress is reported and challenged where necessary.
Change management including identifying commercial opportunities, with suitable accounting structure to highlight varied performance.
Understanding of project / contract risk, with risk reflected within the forecast, supported by risk register.
Produce cash flow forecasts to ensure any potential temporary contract / project cash shortfalls are highlighted in order to be addressed / resolved.
Work closely with Service Delivery Manager, to address operational concerns, timesheet reporting, ad-hoc reporting and financial performance updates. Management Accounting

Draft preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts for review with Finance & Admin Manager.
Coordinate management accounts timetable to ensure strict deadlines are achieved.
Responsible for ensuring financials are accurately reported on Group Consolidation System (Cognos)
Complete month-end journals and nominal account reconciliations.
Balance sheet reconciliation accounts and timely resolve of issues as appropriate
Perform reconciliations of Asset Registers, Purchase, Nominal ledgers, ensuring accurate transaction processing & timely period close.
Ensuring consistent and efficient accounting processes and internal controls are in place and procedures are adhered to
Assist Finance & Admin Manager with Supervision of Finance Team, including supporting an apprenticeship program, with coaching/training and overall support.
Assist with external audit, liaising with group and to ensure smooth audit of annual financial statements
Responsible for VAT returns, including ensuring administration and record keeping is compliant and in line with regulatory requirements.
ie assist with key tasks from other roles as requested to cover for holidays or absence within hours worked
This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday. The role is office based and does not offer any hybrid working.

You will ideally be a fully qualified accountant, but those part qualified or who hold AAT will also be considered. You will have strong core accounting skills and have a background in monthly management accounting. You will have strong commercial acumen and communication skills, with an ability to talk about finance to operational parts of the business. Experience in project accounting would be highly advantageous.

You will receive competitive pay and benefits and be supported through your own growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone on the upward trajectory of their finance career to make an impact, with long-term prospects.

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