Cost Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

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Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We're looking for a Management Accountant, grade F16. Based at our Capenhurst site you'll deliver all day to day financial activities of major capital projects, including oversight of budgeting, reporting and supporting current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook

At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you'll do:
• Accountable for the analysis and evaluation enabling management to make decisions around
-Financial Plans
-Capital Activity
-New business opportunities
• Develop budgets and business plan, providing insight into trends and variances, advising stakeholders and deepening their understanding of data.
• Chair monthly project related cost and risk meetings ensuring that project accruals are reflection of project progress, forecasts are robustly challenged and contingencies managed according to delegated authorities. Also control and assist with the recharging and project and technical personnel time to each relevant project
• Maintain financial control and oversight over project commitments
• Provide governance and oversight of the vendor payment process including review and approval to ensure timely payment

What do you need to thrive in this role?
• Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance with several years working experience in a relevant position
• Must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to represent the function on financial matters including but not limited to advice, presentations and decisions on O&M/Capital policies.
• Must have knowledge of applicable regulations

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There's also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies. including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer's contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are implementing anonymized CV screening. Your CV will be presented without any personal information that could identify you (e.g., name, contact details, age, gender, etc.). This helps us focus on your qualifications and potential, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process.
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.