Senior Accountant; Nuclear Overhead

West Cumbria/Manchester/London - UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

We are looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join our growing Nuclear Business Unit. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of nuclear projects, supporting different clients and contract types while gaining exposure to strategic financial planning and senior leadership decision-making.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager
, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial support across the business. You will also work closely with the Nuclear Managing Director and Commercial Director, contributing to the annual budgeting process, five-year strategic plan, and monthly business performance reporting.

This role offers excellent development opportunities, broad business exposure, and the chance to influence decision-making within a high-performing and growing sector.

• Support the Senior Finance Manager in providing accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis across a busy and challenging portfolio of projects.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple sectors within the Nuclear Business Unit.
• Support the commercial team with monthly payment applications and the subsequent raising of invoices across multiple contracts.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, business forecasts, and five-year strategic plans.
• Produce financial reports, dashboards, and performance analysis to support senior management decision-making.
• Monitor budgets, costs, profitability, and cash flow, providing variance analysis and reconciliations where required.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure compliance with company procedures and governance requirements.
• Support monthly reporting activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Work closely with the Nuclear Managing Director, Commercial Director, and wider leadership team to provide meaningful financial insight.
• Assist with work-winning activities, financial modelling, and business planning initiatives.
• Manage personal workload effectively within a strict reporting timetable to meet both client and business deadlines.
• Support the future development of finance administration processes and systems within the business unit.

• AAT Level 4 qualification desirable but not essential.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant finance, accounting, or business qualification preferred.
• Previous experience working with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong ability to extract, analyse, and interpret financial data.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Power BI is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience within the Nuclear, Engineering, Infrastructure, or Construction sectors is advantageous but not essential.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable…