The Role
The Senior Accountant supports month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, management accounts, VAT returns, corporation tax, audits, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and group consolidation. The role serves multiple European entities, supports statutory reporting and board reporting, improves financial processes, and mentors junior staff. Candidates must be Chartered Accountants with at least three years of post-qualification experience, advanced Excel skills, strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
Title: Senior Accountant
Division: Finance
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Division: Finance
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Overview of role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of month end closure, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT submissions, corporation tax returns and audit.
The Senior Accountant will also be involved with several RLB entities across Europe and will assist with the preparation of management accounts, balance sheets, revenue recognition, budgets and forecasts.
In addition, the Senior Accountant will also be involved in the annual consolidation process and statutory reporting for the RLB Group.
Role Responsibilities
- Assisting with month end closure, ensuring this is completed in line with the timetable.
- Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, reviewing journal entries and ensuring accurate financial data.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and financial reports for several European entities.
- Assisting with the development and monitoring of business services annual budgets & quarterly forecasts.
- Variance Analysis and analytical review.
- Liaising with auditors/advisors across entities where appropriate.
- Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly VAT returns for different legal entities.
- Assisting with the year-end consolidation process, statutory reporting, including corporation tax.
- Local GAAP to UK GAAP Reconciliations.
- Process Improvements.
- Assist with RLB Global Board Reporting.
- Other ad hoc tasks as required.
Candidate Specification:
- A qualified Chartered Accountant with 3+ years PQE.
- Industry experience desirable.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to lead by example and mentor junior staff.
- Strong analytical skills and a key attention to detail.
- Ability to work to a timetable and flex workload according to requirements.
- A great communicator and team player.
RLB Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]
About
With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.
Skills Required
- Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3+ years post-qualification experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead by example and mentor junior staff
- Ability to work to a timetable and adjust workload according to requirements
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Industry experience
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The Company
What We Do
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is a global independent construction, property, and management consultancy specializing in cost management, quantity surveying, project and programme management, and asset advisory services.
