Heidelberg Materials AG
Location
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
Purpose of the role
To provide accurate and timely information to the internal stakeholders. The role holder will be the key person in the production of the monthly management accounts for allocated process areas, and as such will actively seek to improve processes and reports, while also providing clarity on the balance sheet position through the completion of account reconciliations.
Key accountabilities
Prepare accurate, timely and cost effective management accounting information and highlight variances so that management can take effective action to improve operating performance
To assist in the collation of budget and forecast template information for designated management units and the subsequent analysis
To complete, with support, full reconciliations of balance sheet accounts for area of responsibility
Actively seek, propose and implement process improvements in area of responsibility with fellow team members
To build effective working relationships with site and other management and address queries within the monthly accounts, ensuring relevant parties have the knowledge and training required to understanding their accounts
Financial & Non-Financial accountabilities
Ensure completeness and accuracy of month end postings adhering to the task list
Complete thorough review and concise commentary on variances to plan / latest forecast
Preparation of full balance sheet reconciliations and appropriate investigation to allow thorough monthly review
Assist the business in compilation of quarterly forecasts and annual budget exercise
Raising and coding of manual documents as required
Any other tasks reasonably required by the finance department
Compliance
Finance Competence
Experience of working in an accounting environment
Previous knowledge of preparation of management accounts
Soft skills
Good work ethic
Integrity
Interpersonal & communication skills
Ability to forge good working relationships with financial and non financial personnel
Good excel skills
The role holder is expected: · to comply with all aspects of the Compliance Policy · to ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way so as to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place · to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation · to update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required · to comply will all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company
Education/Qualification
Part-qualified accountant within a professional accounting qualification
What's on Offer:
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Chipping Sodbury
Hours: 36.25
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Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption
Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover
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