Accounting Assistant

Overview

Do you want to be part of a growing business, with a proficient workforce, dedicated to high level customer service, delivering a quality product together with an uncompromised safety culture? Join a group that is passionate about the environment and cares about the health and wellbeing of its employees. We are currently in search of an Accounting Assistant to provide accurate financial information and reports and undertake a full range of finance related duties. Along with a competitive salary between £33,183 – £38,329 which will be subject to review in April 2026, we also offer great benefits such as:

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases up to 28 days with service
• Long service recognition
• 24/7 access to Mental health support & counselling services
• Eye care vouchers with funding towards glasses
• Paid volunteering opportunities within the community

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis & reporting against the Northern Powergrid contracts providing commercial support to operations in terms of project analysis / dispute
• Analysis and enhancement of charging for restoration work
• Overtime analysis/reporting – project scope to analyse working hours/overtime claims
• Productivity reporting and timesheet analysis
• Support Scotland operations, particularly reclaiming VAT on POC charges
• WIP / added value analysis
• Assisting operations with key customer analysis and reports
• Assist with corporate plan production
• Cash management reporting to Treasury
• IUS Ireland financial reporting including regulatory/legislative obligations
• Production of regulatory reporting pack alongside monthly reconciliations and Management reporting to both senior and contract managers.
• Cost variance analysis (operating/direct), assist with external audit as directed and complete monthly WIP reconciliation Business and financial reports
• Prepare month end accruals and reconciliations
• Other ad hoc duties as directed by the Finance Manager
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Knowledge of core financial systems
• Commercial experience
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at Grade C or above including English and Math’s
• AAT/CIMA membership
• MS Office Suite (excel, word, Outlook and ideally access)
• Understanding of Management Accounting processes