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Commercial Accountant

July 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Commercial Accountant

Commercial Accountant

Salary and benefits: Salary Circa £45,000 per Annum, Pension Matched to 7.5%, two Share Scheme options, 26 days Annual Leave, company car, Discounts at over 800 retailers, buy and sell up to 5 days holiday.

Location: Commutable Distance to Falkirk

Business area: Kier Utilities - Water and Gas

Closing date for applications 01/07/2019

Did you know Kier work in partnership with the Scottish water on the Waste Water Alliance. This Alliance provides an essential service to respond to a variety of sewer emergencies 365 days a year.

We are responsible for the repair and maintenance of the waste water network on mainland Scotland, this is almost 32,000 miles of sewage pipes!

We respond to call outs to blocked drains and sewers across Scotland to work to reduce flooding, caused by inappropriate items being added to the network.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our strong finance team, so if you enjoy working in a fast paced environment then please apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure all reporting requirements required for the integrity the business are completed
  • Ensure that CVR reporting is accurate and providing sufficient challenge and support to the business
  • Provision of front line support to business segment management including attending local contract management and customer meetings where required, ensuring early warnings of deviation to Forecast are provided to local management
  • Supporting new contract tenders and mobilisations, establishing all financial reporting requirements
  • Preparation of business segment/overhead monthly reporting packs including full commentary and analysis
  • Completion of weekly cash forecasts and management of local working Capital i.e. WIP/Debt
  • Completion of Quarterly rolling forecasts and Annual Plans and Forecasts for business segment
  • Balance sheet analysis and reconciliation for key accounts
  • Business partnering with Operations and Commercial team, forming part of the local management team
  • Manage the interface between the business segment and relevant Shared Service or local support functions to ensure compliance with all Group, Services and Statutory obligations
  • Additional ad hoc projects and tasks as required by line manager

    • Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • 1 -2 years post qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
  • Previous experience in a commercial accounting role post qualification
  • Experience within a position of similar responsibility
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Financial modelling skills and a detailed understanding of financial forecasting is essential
  • Ability to manage pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Demonstrable experience of challenging operational management at all levels

    • Attributes
  • Can do attitude, hands on approach
  • Self-starter with strong drive
  • Challenging and enquiring mindset
  • Problem solver
  • Logical, systematic approach to multiple tasks
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
  • Ability to robustly challenge internal and external stakeholders effectively

    • About Kier:
    Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

    Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

    Kier is an inclusive employer.

    Let's shape your world together.
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