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Form of workEKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. EKFB are recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Milton Keynes!
As an Assistant Accountant you will be supporting the Senior Finance manager. You will be a key part of the preparation for the monthly financial reports for the business. This will include cost journal processing, data collection, consolidation and analysing Bank Ledger Reconciliations. You will also be involved with supporting VAT and CIS returns and will be required to carry out Ad Hoc reports.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills to support the Senior Finance Manager covering the above topics. You will need to be confident in data analysis and comfortable with managing high volumes to work in line with deadlines.
You will be required to monitor cost and time bookings alongside liaising with the Project Controls Department with the forecasting of people costs. You will need to monitor and prepare the balance sheet control account reconciliations and ensure all documentation is securely stored and managed for the department.
Another key part of this role will be to manage and request new users to our Cost System that manages new user setups and security. You will also be required to support the preparation of partner recharges.
About The Candidate
- Analytical IT skills – Data Analysis
- Prior ERP system usage, Desirable
- Organizational skills
- Base accountancy knowledge to ensure compliance with Financial Regulations in UK
- Part qualified working towards Professional Qualification
About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects. EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today. In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits. EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link. We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project. Pre-employment checks: It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)
