Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant

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BOUYGUES UK is a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom, part of Bouygues Construction, employing 35,600 people worldwide, driven by the greatest responsibility – building for life.
BOUYGUES UK has a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Management Accountant / Cost Controller to be based between our Cardiff office and one of our construction sites in Barry. The successful candidate would be working on our exciting Cardiff and Vale College project, a £119M construction scheme comprising two campuses, one by Cardiff airport and the other on Barry waterfront.

Ensure the financial position of departments/projects is clear and accurate by calculating, documenting and maintaining the appropriate financial information and tools. Produce monthly overhead reports, analyse variances against budget, develop quarterly forecasts and annual budgets for central overheads in association with the Head of Department.

• Produce finance reports and meet deadlines
• Prepare monthly financial management reports with analysis and complete monthly closure of department/project accounts
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual budget models for departments/projects
• Manage day‑to‑day tasks and monthly reporting timetable
• Provide project management support to managers including reporting, maintaining system tools and budgets
• Administrate timesheet software and recharges
• Follow up and support procurement and sub‑contractor processes plus training
• Financial analysis reporting and other ad‑hoc reporting as required
• Manage budgets, collect information from budget holders, conduct intercompany recharges and review monthly budgets
• Analyse variances and conduct specific studies linked to the global strategy of the company

• Degree in management accounting or finance
• CIMA/ACCA part‑qualified
• Previous experience in management accounting
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, VAT and tax
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• IT skills: use of financial software / cost recording system like SAP or similar
• Excellent at building working relationships

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• BY Extra – opt‑in lifestyle benefits
• Volunteering opportunities

Bouygues Construction UK is awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification! Bouygues UK delivers award‑winning construction, development and regeneration projects at the highest standards across public and commercial private sectors. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the group’s financial strength is a key differentiator.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.

Associate

Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Construction