Accountant

坯潤; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting and engineering firm is seeking an Accountant for their Stockton-on-Tees office. The role involves managing financial data, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant accounting qualifications and experience, along with strong communication skills. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in the energy and materials sectors.

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting qualification or part-qualified and actively studying towards full qualification.
• 3-5 years relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of key financial data.
• Manage month-end close activities, including accruals and unbilled entries.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide variance analysis.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Deadline-driven

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Wood requires an Accountant based at our offices in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant laws.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of key financial data to monitor performance, drive improvement, collect cash, and ensure governance across key client contracts.
• Manage month-end close activities, including accruals, unbilled and unearned entries, ensuring compliance with corporate deadlines and standards.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L at gross margin level, covering reimbursable labor, costs, lump sums, procurement, and other contract-specific items.
• Provide variance analysis of actual results versus budget/forecast to support contract management.
• Manage balance sheet items such as unbilled, unearned, accounts receivable, and accruals, with focus on accuracy and improvement.
• Report and analyze Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and support related improvements.
• Provide financial data for project governance, HSE manhours, and other reports as needed.
• Present monthly results to Contract Managers and Finance Business Partners.
• Review invoices produced by billing systems, guide the billing team on non-routine invoicing, and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and share best practices.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors and ensure compliance with policies.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting qualification or part-qualified (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) and actively studying towards full qualification.
• Alternatively, qualified by experience.

Knowledge & Experience

• 3-5 years relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/forecasting systems.
• Good commercial understanding of contract finances.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage own workload.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.
• High ethical standards and honesty.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant laws.