Senior Financial Accountant

Skanska Uk Plc; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Watford is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the costing process and oversee journal accuracy. The ideal candidate will lead a team of assistant accountants and drive process improvements. Strong technical knowledge in accounting and team leadership experience are essential. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, particularly Oracle Fusion, is required. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the costing process for Group purchases.
• Oversee the inputting and review of journals for accuracy.
• Handle internal and external audit queries.

Skills

Team management

Cost allocation

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Oracle Fusion ERP

Power Query skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power Query

Job description

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will manage the timely and accurate allocation of costs across the business. You will oversee the journal accuracy, balance sheet reconciliations, and responds to audit queries while leading a team of assistant accountants. Additionally, the role supports continuous process improvements and automation initiatives within the Group Finance team. What you'll do:

• Manage the costing process for Group purchases to ensure accurate cost allocation and audit readiness
• Liaise with external Group suppliers and internal colleagues (IT and HR etc) to ensure that financial information received is accurate and results in timely allocation of costs
• Oversee the inputting and technical review of journals for both general and project ledgers ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the delivery of the intercompany recharge process and query management
• Handle internal, external, and client audit queries related to journals, cost allocations, recharge transactions, and walkthroughs providing timely and accurate responses
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed timely and accurately and support activity requires to close out issues and maintain ledger integrity
• Evaluate and assist in interpreting and implementing accounting policies within team processes to maintain compliance with IFRS
• Manage and develop a team of assistant accountants fostering an engaged, skilled, and high-performing work environment
• Support Group Finance manager - Accounting in driving continuous process improvement and automation initiatives
  
  Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with strong technical knowledge
• Experience leading and developing teams
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle Fusion
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and validation skills
• Track record in process improvement and automation
• Advanced Excel skills
• Power Query skills