Accountant (Secondment - 12 months)

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) invites applicants for a 12-month secondment to the finance team as Accountant at grade 4C. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, month-end, and financial reporting for multiple budget holders.

As a functional advisor, you will provide finance services, build external reports for customers, assist with tenders, and present monthly finance information to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: a financial qualification.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Responsibilities

• Providing finance support to project managers.
• Complete financial month end processes.
• Financial Reporting on a monthly basis.
• Providing support on financial weekly reporting.
• Presenting finance information monthly to stakeholders.
• Supporting Senior Accountant with ad hoc queries.
• Development of external financial reports for customers.
• Help cost up customer tenders with Account Directors and Project Managers.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Month end

Financial reporting

Stakeholder comms

Finance support

Education

Financial qualification

Job description

UKNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) which aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

This Secondment opportunity is aimed at grade 4C and/or an individual with equivalent experience.

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Kristy Houlton.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team .

Job Description for Accountant:

As a functional advisor, the accountant is a key member of the finance team who provides financial services and support to a range of budget holders. Key responsibilities will include maintaining accounting records in line with UKNNL policy, supporting forecasting and budgeting, month end duties and regular review and reporting. The accountant reports directly into and deputises for the Senior Accountant.

This Secondment is also a development opportunity and will last for 12 months.

Main Responsibilities for Accountant:

• Providing finance support to project managers.
• Complete financial month end processes.
• Financial Reporting on a monthly basis.
• Providing support on financial weekly reporting.
• Presenting finance information monthly to stakeholders.
• Supporting Senior Accountant with ad hoc queries.
• Development of external financial reports for customers.
• Help cost up customer tenders with Account Directors and Project Managers.

Essential Criteria for Accountant:

• Studier of a financial qualification.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).