Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and to shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. At AtkinsRéalis, we're proud to say that the great work we do is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. When you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

This position is part of the UK Centre of Excellence (CoE) Financial Accounting team. The main activities concern overseeing the UK CoE management accounts, UK CAPEX, IFRS 16 lease accounting, internal "auto trading", intercompany loans and reconciling the quarterly inter-company return. The role involves managing a team of two qualified accountants in the UK and supporting a team of five support staff in Bangalore.

Working days: This role requires a hybrid working model i.e. requirement to work from office 3 days a week.

Key relationships:

• Internal- the UK CoE Financial Accounting Department, other departments within the UK CoE, the broader AtkinsRéalis Finance community (including non-UK teams).
• External- occasionally AtkinsRéalis suppliers & customers.

Your purpose:

• Managing a team of four accountants (3 qualified and 1 PQ).
• Reviewing the preparation of the UK CoE management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Analysing the cashflow for the UK CoE and UK Centre, including posting late cash movements.
• Analysing monthly, quarterly and annual variances for the Group.
• Reviewing of month end reporting including enrichment and continuity schedules in FCCS.
• Reviewing the UK CoE balance sheet reconciliations in BlackLine.
• Reviewing IFRS16 lease accounting entries, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing of monthly internal trading commitments.
• Reviewing intercompany loans.
• Reviewing and assisting with the inter-company reconciliation process.
• Reviewing the UK CAPEX process.
• Reviewing and assisting with the preparation of annual corporation tax packs for 15 statutory companies.
• Preparation of analysis and reports for Tax, Treasury and Business Finance departments.
• Reviewing the analysis and submission of related party transactions for parent company.
• Liaising with auditors. Liaising with global teams to facilitate cash movements across the company.
• Coordinating with offshore teams to ensure smooth integration with reporting commitments.
• Staff performance and development reviews, mentoring and training opportunities.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects as required.

Technical and professional experience:

• Qualified in a recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• The candidate must have experience in a similar role.
• The candidate must have an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including use and set-up of Pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience of an accounting software package.
• Ideally with good working knowledge of Oracle accounting software.
• Ideally with experience of consolidation tools such as EPM, HFM.

Behavioural:

• Sound analytical skills.
• Customer Awareness.
• Organised- they must be able to work in a structured way demonstrating an audit trail.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with large volumes of data.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to support and mentor staff.

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Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects: AtkinsRéalis Projects (atkinsrealis.com)

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.