About the Role
Head office Accountant role will report to the Group Financial Controller and be responsible for the accounting and administration of the head‑office functions, business growth, PMO, discretionary spend, value creation and other projects for the Enfinium group in the UK. This includes the corporate functions as well as a series of business development projects, such as carbon capture and storage and the value creation plan, to position Enfinium for business and regulatory change in the future. The role will share one direct report of an Assistant Accountant.
Responsibilities
- The role provides accounting support to the head‑office management teams and advises budget holders on project cost allocation and reporting requirements for significant annual spend (>£10 million).
- Providing accounting support to prepare monthly budget analysis files, cash‑flow statements and aged creditors analysis.
- Advise on contract terms (invoicing, settlement) including engaging advisers and support the teams in creating POs, receipting and invoice approval on the ERP system.
- Supervising the Assistant Accountant to ensure accurate transaction processing for head‑office expenditure.
- Regular meetings with budget holders and other stakeholders to review budget performance, outstanding commitments (PO, GRNI, etc.) and expected forecast spend.
- Preparing regular management reporting of corporate overhead, updating full‑year forecasts and other ad‑hoc reporting.
- Financial administration of the head‑office entity: VAT reporting, corporation tax compliance, supporting statutory reporting requirements for project entities and answering audit queries related to development project entities.
- Recharging costs to affiliates depending on financing and tax requirements.
- Ensuring appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained and reconciling project and head‑office bank accounts.
Desirable Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA) or qualified by appropriate experience.
- Highly proficient in integrated IT solutions, ERP, reporting tools (e.g. WAP & Power BI) and Excel reporting skills.
Benefits
- Vitality Private Medical care
- Private Dental Care
- Life Assurance
- Company pension with a 6% company contribution
- Perkbox discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
- Uniform provided
- Continuous learning and development through an e‑learning portal and access to role‑based qualifications
Head Office Accountant in City of Westminster employer: Enfinium Community Fund
Enfinium Community Fund is an excellent employer, offering a unique apprenticeship experience that combines hands-on training with academic learning in the innovative field of energy-from-waste. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will gain essential technical skills while working in a supportive environment that prioritises health and safety. Located in Ferrybridge and Skelton Grange, our facilities provide a dynamic work culture where your passion for engineering can thrive, making it a rewarding place to start your career.
