Assistant Financial Accountant

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 an Assistant Financial 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 fixed term contract for up to 15 months.

Purpose of this role

To undertake accounting month-end processes including journal posting, balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of the group consolidation file. Additionally, the role assists in the preparation of monthly management accounts, preparing annual financial statements under FRS 102 and tax compliance.

Your key responsibilities are

• Accounting & Monthly Financial Reporting Processes: Support the Groups month-end processes, posting month end journals; consolidation adjustments, prepayments, accruals and fixed asset journals as well as other ad-hoc journals as required. Reconciliation of intercompany balances across the group and resolution of differences. Preparation of the monthly consolidation file and summary financial information. Preparation of monthly management accounts and board packs. Preparation of company balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Accounting & Tax Compliance: Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements under FRS102 to meet the Groups statutory reporting requirements. Support the external audit process, dealing with queries in a timely manner as required for relevant areas. Ensure all processes undertaken are adequately documented and adhered to in compliance with the Groups Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) control environment. Assist with the preparation of annual Corporation Tax returns for submission to HMRC. Preparation of P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) tax calculations relating to employee benefits for submission annually to HMRC. Any other duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA or equivalent.

Experience/Knowledge

Can demonstrate an understanding of financial accounting either through previous work experience or study.

Abilities/Skills

• Organised and capable of managing own workload to key deadlines.
• Highly numerate and able to work with accuracy.
• Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships with others both internally and externally.
• Customer Focus: Delivers a consistently high quality service to external and internal stakeholders.
• Communication Focus: Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of people.

Desirable

Experience of preparation of monthly accounts for a group of companies. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

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. Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.