Adler & Allan help public and private sector businesses understand and manage their environmental risks, reducing the impact to the environment, their operation and their reputation.
In 2024, the business was acquired by US private equity firm, Goldman Sach to drive organic growth and capital for acquisitions.
Job DescriptionRole includes but is not limited to production of all monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monthly management accounts preparation and business partnering with the central departments and group businesses to ensure the listed tasks are dealt with efficiently, promptly and proactively.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Support with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and proactively resolving any issues
- Support with P&L accuracy, including adjustments such as accruals, provisions, prepayments and recharges
- Ownership of reallocation of consolidated invoices
- Analysis of various P&L costs across the Group – actuals vs budget and prior month/year – for review by Line Manager
- Business partnering with central departments
- Analysis on exceptional costs – for review by Line Manager
- Support with audit queries – liaising with colleagues across the business to gain back up for any queries
- Ensure the monthly group reporting procedures and deadlines are achieved
- Support in Ad hoc financial projects as and when required
- Work closely with process owners to understand business processes and gain foundational finance knowledge
- Apply understanding of processes to identify process gaps and initiate process improvement
- Proactively seek feedback from team members to improve service delivery
Knowledge & experience
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or working towards a formal qualification.
- Prior experience in a similar role.
- Positive can-do attitude
- Experience operating within an Industrial Services or multi-site environment advantageous but not essential
- Microsoft Office applications experience, with excellent knowledge of Excel.
- Knowledge of Focal point and/or Access Dimensions would be a distinct advantage
- Excellent administration and office environment skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use initiative is essential and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Clean UK driving Licence
Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.
Skills Required
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or working towards a formal qualification
- Prior experience in a similar role
- Positive can-do attitude
- Experience operating within an Industrial Services or multi-site environment
- Microsoft Office applications experience, with excellent knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of Focal Point and/or Access Dimensions
- Excellent administration and office environment skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Clean UK driving licence
What We Do
Adler & Allan is a leading UK-based environmental risk reduction specialist headquartered in Harrogate. It supports organizations in managing and upgrading critical infrastructure across the asset lifecycle through three core divisions: Environmental Services, Energy Services, and Water Services. Providing turnkey solutions to the utilities sector, the company offers strategic infrastructure advice, monitoring, and environmental consultancy to help organizations reduce risk and prepare for a Net-Zero future.
