Senior Management Accountant - Revenue

BUUK Infrastructure; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Holiday allowance

Parental pay enhancement

Referral bonus

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure Limited is seeking a Senior Management Accountant - Revenue to act as the financial lead across core utility streams for revenue and direct cost accounting, analysis and budgeting. You will manage a small finance team, own month-end close processes, and prepare commentary on variances for executives.

The role includes presenting revenue and gross margin analyses to leadership, supporting the annual budget, and ensuring robust financial controls and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience within a commercial finance team with focus on management accounting & reporting.
• Experience of managing a small team.
• Experience of financial controls and audit.
• Experience of complex, high volume financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of accounting close processes for revenue streams; maintain accruals, post journals, review revenue vs budget.
• Lead direct reports; ensure output quality and volume.
• Review monthly journals, analysis & reporting by direct reports.
• Review and approve direct cost invoices from upstream network providers.
• Explain P&L variances to budget and balance sheet movements.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Regulatory finance knowledge

Advanced Excel

Big data analysis

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking forSenior Management Accountant - Revenuewho would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

Purpose of this role

To act as the financial lead across core utility business streams for revenue and direct cost accounting, analysis, reporting and budgeting.

To manage one or more direct reports, with oversight & ownership of all revenue & direct cost accounting, analysis & reporting for the corresponding allocated utilities.

To deputise for the Senior Finance Manager.

Your key responsibilities are

Manage the delivery of accounting close processes in respect of allocated revenue streams, including maintaining accrual files, posting of journals, review & analysis of revenue against budget.

Management of direct report(s); responsibility for their output – volume & quality.

Review of monthly journals, analysis & reporting prepared by direct report(s).

Review & approval of direct cost invoices from upstream network providers.

Review of margins against expectation – review of direct costs as relevant to the business area, ensure variances are investigated, resolved or explained.

Preparing commentary for primary revenue streams to explain P&L variances to budget, and balance sheet movements vs. prior month.

Production of monthly management reporting, ownership and resolution of queries.

Presentation of monthly review materials on revenue and gross margin to business unit leadership.

Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, review of balance sheet reconciliations prepared by direct reports.

Leading the annual budget process for allocated utilities, providing support across additional utilities as required.

Presentation / discussion of budget packs to Executive team during the reporting cycle.

Acting as primary contact for audit requirements with respect to own utilities and areas falling under direct report.

Preparing financial returns in line with annual regulatory reporting requirements.

Acting as a mentor to junior team members / supporting finance graduates during placement rotations.

Driving process improvement initiatives across all areas of responsibility.

Any other duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).

Experience/Knowledge

Experience within a commercial finance team, with a strong foundation in management accounting & reporting.

Experience of managing a small team.

Experience of financial controls and audit.

Experience of complex, high volume financial data analysis.

Abilities/Skills

Intermediate Excel Skills.

Adept at building models to facilitate enhanced analysis from big data.

High attention to detail & accuracy.

Able to present analysis in a clear, audience targeted format.

Able to build relationships with business stakeholders at all levels.

Utility industry background or related regulatory finance knowledge.

Advanced Excel Skills.

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, you can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early.

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