Assistant Management Accountant

BUUK Infrastructure; Woolpit; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions up to 10%

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Referral bonus £1000

Development opportunities

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure in Woolpit is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant on a fixed-term contract up to 15 months. The role focuses on assisting the management accountant with preparation, analysis and submission of construction payroll and management accounts, supporting month-end processes and reporting.

You will own overtime and bonus calculations, liaise with operations to resolve payroll queries, maintain stock and project cost journals, and partner with payroll and operational teams to

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA / CIMA.
• Experience of payroll duties is desirable.
• Experience in finance and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of month end management accounts for the construction business.
• Prepare and post month end journals.
• Prepare and analyse balance sheet reconciliations.
• Own the processing, analysis and submission of monthly overtime and bonus calculations and ensure control accounts are reconciled and approved.
• Business partnering with operational and payroll departments.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Process improvement

Education

AAT qualification / ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

Microsoft D365

Atlas

Job description

Job Location: Woolpit
Additional Location Information:
Salary: From £34,143
Contract type: Fixed Term
Posting End Date: 08/10/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
We are looking for Assistant Management Accountant who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
This is a fixed term position up to 15 months.

Purpose of this role

To assist the management accountant and support the team by taking ownership of preparation, analysis and submission of the construction payroll and assist in the analysis of the construction management accounts.

Your Key Responsibilities Are

• Assist in the preparation of month end management accounts for the construction business.
• Prepare and post month end journals.
• Prepare and analyse balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with resolution of queries upon review of management accounts and reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management information packs.
• Own the processing, analysis and submission of monthly overtime and bonus calculations and ensure control accounts are reconciled and approved.
• Liaise with the construction operations department to resolve queries on operatives’ overtime and bonus payments.
• Ensure sufficient controls are in place to confirm overtime and bonus submissions are accurate and comply with company SOX procedures.
• Produce monthly stock schedule which reconciles stock movements to warehouse stock counts.
• Process Van and Warehouse stock count returns received from construction supervisors.
• Prepare and post journals to allocate materials onto corresponding projects.
• Assist in organisation and coordination of year end stock count.
• Business partnering with operational and payroll departments.
• Undertake ad hoc analysis as required.
• Provide quality service standards to all internal and external customers.
• Ad hoc assignments and general analysis of payroll and management accounts.
• Evaluate all current processes for effectiveness and efficiency and help deliver improvements.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA / CIMA.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of process improvement.
• Experience of working within Finance.

Abilities/Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable

• ACCA / CIMA Part Qualified.
• Experience of payroll duties.
• Knowledge of Microsoft D365 and Atlas.

What Can You Expect From Us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
• BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

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