Assistant Operations Accountant - Boldon

Balfour Beatty; East Boldon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is looking for an Assistant Operations Accountant for their Boldon team. The role includes supporting financial control for Street Lighting contracts, acting as a finance partner, and preparing reports. This opportunity is ideal for those studying for an accountancy qualification and looking to develop their financial acumen while contributing to meaningful community projects.

Benefits

Smart working with remote options

25 days paid leave pro-rata

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share plans

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Studying towards CIMA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong financial skills with experience in budgeting and P&L.
• Ability to analyze complex data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Act as Finance Business Partner for Streetlighting contracts.
• Prepare monthly contract performance reports and assist with budgets.
• Monitor KPIs related to profitability and risks.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Recognized accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is currently seeking an Assistant Operations Accountant to join our Living Places team based in Boldon, Tyne and Wear.

This role involves assisting with management reporting and financial control of the Street Lighting PFI Contracts. As part of the contract team, you'll contribute to the overall strategy and performance to meet business and service objectives.

What you'll be doing

As an Assistant Operations Accountant, your responsibilities include:

1. Acting as a Finance Business Partner to the Streetlighting contracts.
2. Working with operational management on business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
3. Ensuring compliance with statutory and company procedures.
4. Monitoring financial and non-financial KPIs related to contractual profitability, risks, working capital, and cash flows.
5. Preparing monthly contract performance reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
6. Assisting with quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and three-year plans.
7. Supporting contract management proactively.
8. Identifying and reporting on contract risks and opportunities.
9. Reviewing and monitoring WIP and producing month-end balances.
10. Preparing activity analysis reports.
11. Controlling contract stock and processing month-end journals.
12. Safeguarding assets and maintaining controls.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Studying towards a recognized accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with knowledge of budgets, P&L, and financial reporting.
• Willing to challenge assumptions for accurate reporting.
• Knowledge of risk management.
• Ability to analyze complex data accurately.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Oracle.
• Experience with PFI or long-term Fixed Price contracts.

Why work for us

We deliver ambitious projects that support national economies and communities. Join us to be part of meaningful work that makes a difference.

Why join us?

We offer flexible benefits, including:

• Smart working with remote options.
• 25 days paid leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Additional benefits like pension, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places partners with local authorities to develop sustainable, thriving communities and infrastructure.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and strive for an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, enei, and other organizations, committed to creating equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including military personnel and persons with disabilities. For more info, visit our diversity page.

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