BSC Assistant Management Accountant

Heidelberg Materials; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction materials company is seeking an accounting professional for their team in Chipping Sodbury. This role involves posting journals, assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in an accounting environment and be pursuing a professional qualification. The company offers excellent remuneration, flexible working policies, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced family leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Paid day off to Volunteer

Family-friendly policies

Discounted private medical benefits

Access to online employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of accounting double entry.
• Active pursuit of a professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Post journals and other uploads into ERP systems accurately.
• Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Respond to accounting queries quickly.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting standards

Experience in accounting

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (in progress)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description of business

The Heidelberg Materials International Business Service Centre (BSC) provides administrative and transactional services to in‑scope Heidelberg Materials Companies and Business Lines. The International Business Centre incorporates departments which provide Accounts Payable, Central Purchasing, and Master Data services to other group countries. As part of an expanding international centre, there is lots of room for career progression within these departments.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family‑friendly policies prioritising wellbeing.

Our corporate culture is characterised by trusting teamwork, a strong customer focus, creativity, and a willingness to innovate, as well as sustainable thinking and action. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials with around 51,000 employees in over 50 countries, we offer excellent career opportunities for your professional future.

Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, we can achieve Net Carbon Zero.

Department

The Accounting & Controlling team will assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for designated process areas, maintain and report on a strong and robust control environment, completing balance sheet reconciliations, risk analysis and providing an accounting perspective to all processes to ensure compliance, efficiency and transparency.

Key accountabilities

Accounting services

• Post journals and other uploads into ERP systems accurately and on a timeline basis.
• Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with quarterly forecast and annual budget processes where appropriate.
• Identify and resolve issues arising using the application of accounting principles and sound judgement.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Develop good knowledge of relevant accounting standards and ERP systems.
• Investigate non‑standard transactions and propose solutions.
• Provide thorough root‑cause analysis and outcomes for issues arising.

Customer Service

Respond to accounting queries quickly, with meaningful and informative resolution. All accounting processes for assigned area(s).

Compliance

• To comply with all aspects of the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy.
• To ensure all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in a way that prevents fraudulent activities.
• To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation.
• To proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company’s health & safety performance.
• To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and attend training/development courses as and when required.
• To comply with all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company.

Financial Competence

• Experience of working in an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of accounting double entry.
• Actively undertaking study toward a professional accounting qualification.

Excellent Remuneration and Benefits

Excellent remuneration packages.

Agile working / Flexible working policies in place.

27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).

Paid day off to Volunteer every year.

Holiday Purchase Scheme.

Sabbatical leave

Family‑friendly policies such as enhanced Maternity / Paternity, and other policies including Parental leave, Neonatal care, Adoption.

Trained mental health first aiders

Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance, free eye tests.

Leading pension scheme offering with generous contributions from Hanson.

24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays, gym memberships, and much more.

Access to discounted private medical benefits.

Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career.

A comprehensive structured induction programme.

Experience within a well‑respected global market leader

In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.