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Business Unit Accountant

Harlow Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Business Unit Accountant in the construction industry, based in Harlow. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and decision-making support to the business.
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  • A key role maintaining robust financial management and control
  • Report directly to the Finance Director with exposure to the board

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established industry leader in the construction sector, employing over 2000 individuals. They are renowned for their commitment to high-quality services and have a strong reputation for professionalism and integrity.

Job Description

  • Support the development and implementation of financial systems and processes
  • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management
  • Production of monthly management accounts and reports including information for board presentations
  • Management of the company balance sheet, supporting ledgers and accounting records including preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliation pack
  • Production of year-end statutory accounts
  • Ensuring integrity of financial controls, identifying areas for improvements and proposing solutions
  • Supporting other members of the team in forecasting and business planning activities
  • Providing support to the business in improving working capital and cash management
  • Ad hoc projects, including data analysis and manipulation
  • Provision of insight and technical financial guidance to business teams as required
  • Advise on cost reduction and revenue enhancement strategies

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Business Partner should have:

  • A relevant professional qualification (e.g.,ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Experience of working with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central an advantage
  • Experience of using 'non-Excel' consolidation and reporting tools (e.g. OneStream, Power BI) an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A solution-oriented approach and the ability to drive change

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary between £55,000- £65,000 mark, depending on experience
  • A positive and inclusive company culture
  • Opportunities for professional development



If you are a dedicated professional seeking to make a significant impact within a reputable company, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Contact
Ellen Daly
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6532915
Phone number
+44 172 773 0101

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Harlow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ellen Daly
Consultant phone
+44 172 773 0101
Job reference
JN-092024-6532915