Assistant Management Accountant

Heidelberg Materials UK; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in sustainable construction materials. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the preparation of management accounts while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a commitment to diversity and sustainability, you will be part of a team that values individual achievement and environmental responsibility. Enjoy a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility, alongside generous benefits including enhanced family leave policies and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about finance and looking to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Bonus Incentives

Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

27 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Holiday Purchase

Sabbatical

Enhanced Family Leave

Paid Volunteering Day

Support for Community Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts for designated areas.
• Post journals and accruals into the JDE/SAP system.
• Oversee and reconcile intercompany transactions.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Double-entry Accounting

Excel Skills

SAP Knowledge

JDE Knowledge

Job description

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 recognise 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 centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As a front-runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Our Chipping Sodbury office is conveniently located near Yate, a market town with many attractions. The offices are nestled within Chipping Sodbury, in the heart of rural surroundings, providing an idyllic setting for a workspace. Its proximity to the M4 and M5 ensures easy connectivity. This blend of tranquility and accessibility makes it an excellent working environment, with free parking and an onsite cafe.

Job Purpose

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 based on discussions with senior site and financial management after proper authorisation from management.
2. Liaise with site and other management to address queries within the monthly accounts and weekly reports.
3. Oversee and reconcile intercompany transactions between systems.
4. Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
5. Support the quarterly reforecast and annual budget process where appropriate.
6. Perform other tasks reasonably required by the Finance Department.
7. Identify and resolve issues with assistance, applying sound judgement.
8. Build relationships with the business and support co-workers.

Finance Competence

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

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £28,000 - £31,000
• Location: Chipping Sodbury (Hybrid working)
• Hours: 36.25 per week
• Additional benefits include bonus incentives, pension schemes, life assurance, 27 days holiday, flexible and agile working, holiday purchase, sabbatical, and family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, and menopause support.
• Social value initiatives include a paid volunteering day, support for communities including LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces, and more.