Group Financial Accountant

Atlantic Projects Company; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Group Financial Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in managing financial reporting and compliance across a diverse group of subsidiaries. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise in finance will directly contribute to the success of the organization. You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate financial management and reporting. If you're passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact in a growing industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Training and educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong experience in finance roles.
• Proficient in MS Excel and ERP systems, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting for subsidiaries and prepare financial statements.
• Conduct business analysis and support internal audits.
• Prepare monthly Management Accounts for APC Group.

Skills

MS Excel

ERP systems

Financial awareness

Team working

Communication skills

Solution-oriented approach

Numeracy

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Over 5 years of post-qualification experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Atlantic Projects Company has been servicing the electricity, oil, gas, process, and renewable sectors for half a century, establishing itself as one of the most experienced power industry contractors in the world.

APC is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to join the team. The role is based at Cardinal Square, Derby, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. It is a full-time, office-based position with core working hours from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, including a one-hour break.

Duties

Group Reporting

• Manage accounting requirements for dormant or low-activity subsidiaries.
• Handle calculations and posting of intercompany transactions, including billing.
• Maintain FX Register and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare the monthly consolidated Contribution Report and Financial Statements.
• Allocate charges from the US parent company across APC subsidiaries.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for the US parent company.
• Compile reports required by the US parent company and tax consultants.
• Liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance across the group.
• Address US parent accounting and tax queries related to APC.

General Finance

• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other month-end activities.
• Review weekly and monthly payroll journals.
• Support base cost review each month.
• Prepare monthly Management Accounts for all entities within the APC Group.
• Manage allocated Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Conduct business analysis and provide operational intelligence.
• Perform other activities as needed within the finance department.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Strong experience in similar roles.

Desirable

• Over 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Power Generation Industry, Construction, and Engineering.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• High proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Financial awareness with strong business partnering skills.
• Excellent team working and communication skills, with the ability to make finance relevant to non-finance colleagues.
• Solution-oriented approach.
• Highly numerate and computer literate.

Desirable

• Experience working in Energy, Infrastructure, Construction, or Engineering projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Training and educational opportunities.

We are open to considering any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If you see yourself as part of a growing APC team committed to creating a cleaner, brighter future in power generation—challenging yet rewarding—we would love to hear from you.