Assistant Management Accountant

Heidelberg Materials; Chipping Sodbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their Chipping Sodbury office. This role involves assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. With a commitment to sustainability and a diverse workforce, this company offers a supportive environment that values teamwork and individual achievement. The position includes hybrid working options, competitive compensation, and various family-friendly policies, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Bonuses

Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Holiday Purchase Options

Sabbaticals

Paid Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting environment with knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proficient in Excel with SAP and JDE knowledge being advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts for designated areas.
• Post journals and accruals into the JDE/SAP system after proper authorization.
• Liaise with site and management to address queries within monthly accounts.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Double-entry Bookkeeping

Excel Skills

SAP Knowledge

JDE Knowledge

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK - Finance Assistant

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognize that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

At the heart of our actions is our responsibility for the environment. As a leader in carbon neutrality and circular economy initiatives within the building materials industry, we focus on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We also enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Our Chipping Sodbury office is located near Yate, a market town with many attractions. The office is nestled in Chipping Sodbury, within Yate, offering an idyllic setting for a workspace. Its proximity to the M4 and M5 motorways ensures easy connectivity and convenience. The office features free parking and an onsite café, making it a comfortable environment for work.

Role Overview

To assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for designated process areas.

Key Accountabilities

1. Post journals and accruals into the JDE / SAP system after discussion with senior site and financial management and proper authorization.
2. Liaise with site and management to address queries within the monthly accounts and weekly reports.
3. Oversee and reconcile intercompany transactions between systems.
4. Assist in reconciling balance sheet accounts.
5. Support quarterly reforecast and annual budget processes where appropriate.
6. Perform other tasks as required by the finance department.
7. Identify and resolve issues using judgment and support from colleagues.
8. Build relationships within the business and support team collaboration.

Finance Competencies

• Experience in an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Good Excel skills; SAP / JDE knowledge is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Salary: £28,000 - £31,000
• Location: Chipping Sodbury (Hybrid working)
• Hours: 36.25 hours/week

• Recognition as an employer of choice through various awards and initiatives.
• Competitive compensation including bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance.
• Work-life balance initiatives such as holiday entitlement, flexible and agile working, holiday purchase options, and sabbaticals.
• Family-friendly policies covering maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, and menopause support.
• Community engagement through paid volunteering days and support for various social groups.