Financial Accountant

Heidelberg Materials UK; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join the Group Financial Accounting team in Maidenhead. This role focuses on IFRS reporting, statutory accounting under FRS 101/102, and close collaboration with auditors and senior stakeholders within a complex international listed structure.

Based in Maidenhead at Waterside Quarter, the role offers a high-profile environment with exposure to major reporting, compliance, and strategic finance activities while

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory accounting.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 101/102.
• Experience working with auditors and year-end processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile corporate ledgers and support month-end processes.
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Coordinate submissions with Companies House and HMRC.
• Work closely with auditors, directors, and company secretarial teams.
• Support IFRS implementations and non-financial reporting obligations.

Skills

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excel

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Tagetik

Caseware

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 the 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.

Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the ‘Corporate’ entities group reporting under IFRS (i.e. Tagetik) and statutory accounts (FRS 101 & 102) are consistently delivered to the relevant parties to a high standard and on time. This involves regular communication with the Auditors, together stakeholders with the Business and performing a variety of tasks to support technical financial accounting in Maidenhead.

Financial Accountant (IFRS)

Maidenhead | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant looking for a role where you can make a real impact? At Heidelberg Materials UK, we're looking for a talented Financial Accountant to join our Group Financial Accounting team based in our modern Maidenhead office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in IFRS reporting, statutory accounting, financial controls, and business partnering while working within a complex, listed international organisation.

Based in the vibrant Waterside Quarter, you'll enjoy a fantastic working environment surrounded by waterfront restaurants, cafés, bars, artisan bakeries, fitness facilities, and excellent transport links.

If you thrive on technical accounting challenges, enjoy working with senior stakeholders, and want exposure to major reporting, compliance, and strategic finance activities, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across our corporate entities.

Financial & Group Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, budget and forecast reporting under IFRS using Tagetik.
• Maintain and reconcile corporate ledgers, ensuring accounting records remain accurate and compliant.
• Support month-end reporting processes and ensure all deadlines are achieved.
• Review board minutes and prepare accounting entries for corporate transactions including dividends and entity restructuring activities.
• Maintain reporting schedules and support group-wide financial calendar requirements.

Statutory Accounting

• Prepare and review statutory accounts under FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Manage annual accounts production using Caseware.
• Coordinate submissions and ensure compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements.
• Work closely with auditors, directors, company secretarial teams and external advisors.
• Support ongoing conversions from FRS 102 to FRS 101.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Assist with impairment reviews, discounted cash flow modelling, and technical accounting assessments.
• Support implementation of new IFRS standards and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition and IFRS 16 Leases.
• Partner with environmental compliance specialists on provisions and reporting requirements.
• Support non-financial reporting obligations, including SECR and Section 172 disclosures.

Controls & Business Partnering

• Develop and maintain internal control documentation.
• Provide technical accounting support to Tax, Treasury, FP&A and operational business teams.
• Review property transaction documentation from an accounting perspective.
• Support policy and procedure development across the business.
• Respond to auditor requests and stakeholder queries efficiently and professionally.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an individual who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management skills.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory accounting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 101 and/or FRS 102.
• Experience working with auditors and managing year-end processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience with SAP, Tagetik and/or Caseware.
• Exposure to large corporate or multi-entity environments.
• Experience supporting technical accounting projects and IFRS implementations.
• Understanding of financial controls, corporate governance and compliance frameworks.

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities