Accounting Manager

Location: Chipping Sodbury

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March 20, 2026 (28 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** General
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* Job Title:

BSC Accounting Manager Reporting To:
Deputy Head of Accounting
** Purpose Of

The Role
** The Heidelberg Materials (HM) International Business Service Centre (BSC) provides administrative, transactional and accounting services to in-scope HM companies.  The Accounting Team will provide accounting services to client countries, including assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, completing balance sheet reconciliations and risk analysis.

This is a new position created for somebody to manage the S2P team within the Accounting Department. The initial scope of this team will include, but not be limited to, the following:
* Allocating direct debits in the vendor ledger against invoices & credit notes.
* Reviewing vendor accounts with debit or overdue balances and coordinating with the relevant teams to ensure that these are promptly cleared.
* Monthly and quarterly vendor statement reconciliations for a prescribed list of key vendors.
* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Supply chain finance management.
* Ensuring the clear down of nil balance vendors.
* Posting batch uploads to the ERP system.
** Key Accountabilities
**** Subject Matter Expertise
*** Develop deep knowledge of relevant accounting standards and ERP systems.
* Investigate complex or unique transactions and propose solutions.  Provide thorough root cause analysis and outcomes for issues arising.
** Accounting services
*** Oversee the preparation of monthly in-scope accounting processes ensuring information is delivered in a timely and accurate manner which meets both internal and group reporting requirements.
* Manage journals and batch upload invoices into ERP systems as appropriate.
* Own GRIR management for all in scope countries.
* Sign off the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, identify risk and management the resolution of this risk with the relevant teams.
** People Management
*** Recruit, develop and retain a suitably skilled workforce to deliver the required activities on a stable and uninterrupted basis.
** Performance Management
*** Utilise all available data to monitor team and individual performance on a continuous basis.  Interpret lead indicators to make proactive tactical changes to ensure that deliverables are successfully delivered.
** Customer Service
*** Proactively manage the relationship with international middle managers and above from HM.
* Ensure professionally managed governance meetings, and responsive turnaround times on escalations.
* Foster a transparent and trusted working relationship between business units.
** Financial & Non-Financial Accountabilities
*** All accounting processes for assigned area(s).
* Line management of team of accountants and assistant accountants.
** Compliance
* * The role holder is expected:
* To comply with all aspects of the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy.
* To ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way so as to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place.
* To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation.
* To proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance.
* To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required.
* To comply will all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company.
** Education & Qualifications
** Qualified accountant, or trainee with minimal exams outstanding.  Or able to demonstrate the technical knowledge and experience of a qualified accountant.
** Other
* * In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

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