Student Placement - Finance

Prysmian Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide support for fixed cost accounting and forecasting. This role involves key responsibilities such as cost centre accounting, monthly forecasting, and preparing performance reports. Ideal candidates will be undergraduates in Finance or Business, possessing strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in Finance or Business-related degree is essential.
• Proficient in Excel, Access, and Word.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cost centre managers with cost queries and variance analysis.
• Assist in the monthly forecasting process.
• Prepare and publish monthly fixed cost performance reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Time management

Education

Undergraduate in Finance or Business-related degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

The Assistant Accountant provides support to the FC regarding fixed cost accounting and forecasting of the Powerlink UK business activities. The role aims to deliver efficient support for month-end accounting closure and reporting of fixed cost performance against budget and forecast to local business managers.

This role provides key support to the FC, and ad-hoc tasks will be assigned as required to meet overall business needs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Become the focal point for cost centre accounting for the local Powerlink business, supporting cost centre managers on cost queries, variance analysis, and commentary on actual versus budget and forecast performance.
2. Assist in the monthly forecasting process.
3. Calculate and post month-end fixed cost accruals and prepayments.
4. Calculate and post monthly project management time cost allocations to projects.
5. Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
6. Review vendor accounts and clear unmatched items.
7. Lead the vendor clearing and cost allocation process for the company's vessel manager invoices.
8. Prepare and publish monthly fixed cost performance reports.
9. Attend weekly/monthly fixed cost review meetings as necessary.
10. Maintain audit files for external and internal audits.
11. Maintain attention to detail in all tasks.
12. Perform other business reporting and ad-hoc tasks as required.

The duties in this job description are not exhaustive; the job holder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties related to this role.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

You should be an undergraduate, ideally studying a Finance or Business-related degree. It is essential to work well in a team and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional qualities include:

• Good organisational skills
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Excel, Access, and Word
• Competency in pivot tables within Excel is advantageous; full training will be provided
• Numerate with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Clear communication skills

Other personal skills required:

• Able to maintain a client-centred approach
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Commitment and motivation
• Quick learner with attention to detail
• Conscientious and accurate
• Good time management skills

We expect a professional attitude, willingness to learn, and initiative.