Commercial Accountant

November 20, 2019 | Comments Off on Commercial Accountant

Commercial Accountant
Location - St Austell
Business Area - Kier Utilities - UKPN
Salary - circa £50,000
Closing date for applications 4th December 2019

Power your way to success with Kier Utilities.

Kier work in partnership with UKPN to distribute approximately 27% of the UK's electricity, serving 8 million homes and businesses in London, the South East and East of England. The alliance is charged with delivering £1bn programme in the 2016-2023 ED1 regulatory period. Kier Utilities has been appointed to undertake cable and electrical infrastructure projects across the Southern and Eastern Power Networks (SPN & EPN).

We're looking for an enthusiastic Commercial Accountant to join the commercial team in St Austell and support the Quantity Surveyors. We'll need the successful post holder to ensure all reporting requirements required for the business are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Provision of front-line support to the business management including attending local contract management and customer meetings where required. You'll also be required to analyse balance sheets and reconciliation for key accounts and complete quarterly rolling forecasts and annual plans.

What do we need from you?

Previous experience in a commercial accounting tole post qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) is essential as well as strong Microsoft office skills, financial modelling skills and a detailed understanding of financial forecasting.

Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you'll enjoy the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

In return we will give you a competitive reward and benefits package including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Access to our pension scheme - Kier Retirement Savings Plan
  • Free Life Assurance
  • Competitive annual leave allowance
  • Options to participate in Cycle2Work and Payroll Giving schemes
  • Two employee Share Scheme options
  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
Pre-employment checks:




It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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