accountant Washington, North East England, England
Job description
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE
Due to continued growth within Cenergist we are looking for a Commercial Accountant to join our established finance team. The role will be focusing on supporting project teams and operational leads in the financial delivery of projects, driving margin improvements and cost control. To take responsibility for a portfolio of project accounts and application of revenue recognition methodology across the group.
The position can be based remotely in the UK, however regular travel will be required to Head Office and operating locations around the UK (current estimate c. 40 – 50%).
ABOUT US
Cenergist is an Energy and Water Management Company established in 2012. We are based in the UK, Netherlands, Spain and India and employ over 170 people within our Water, Energy Low Carbon divisions. Over the last 5 years Cenergist’s turnover has grown to £60m and:
- Become a leading provider of low-carbon district and communal heating systems to social housing, property developers, local authorities, and the NHS.
- One of the largest designers & installers of ground and air source heat pump technologies in Europe, both domestic and commercial.
- Developed and commercialised patented Control Flow water efficiency technology.
- Delivered extensive water efficiency and neutrality projects for Water Companies and Local Authorities.
Our vision is to help our customers achieve sustainability at the lowest possible cost.
Our mission is to become, ‘leaders in the decarbonisation of the built environment with Control Flow Technology at the heart of everything we do’.
Cenergist has established a reputation in the UK as a provider of choice for the public sector, utilities and commercial clients based on quality and performance. Our ambition for the next 5 years is to grow further in the UK and replicate our success in Europe. Our turnkey delivery process takes our clients from concept stage to measured results so they can meet their Net Zero and sustainability goals.
Our success is underpinned by our values which includes a commitment to quality, collaboration, supporting each other and embracing innovation.
KEY TASKS
- To provide strong operational support to the delivery team and other stakeholders by advising on best practice procedures with projects and their accounting principles
- To challenge cost forecasts and drive margin improvements, working closely with delivery and commercial teams to understand key risks and opportunities
- To advise and drive margin improvements through the reporting and analysis of project costing, suggesting and activating changes on an as-needs basis.
- To be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accurate monthly project accounts, including variance analysis, within set deadlines
- To ensure adherence and be accountable for such adherence of all project accounting and regulatory policies to include revenue and cost recognition, government accounting requirements etc
- To monitor WIP and POA, including preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance reporting within set deadlines
- To implement and lead on quarterly margin reviews
- To be responsible for driving continuous improvement and efficiency in reporting and tools by the education and effective communication to the project teams
- To support the sales and bid teams in preparation / review of cost models, assisting in tender sign off processes and ensuring all internal controls and commercial approvals are adhered to.
- To ensure that the Order Book is kept up to date and accurate
- To lead and embrace change within designated areas of responsibility.
- To perform such other ad hoc responsibilities which may be required from time to time.
DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years post qualification experience
- Exposure to long term contract accounting
- Advanced IT skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with an ERP system desirable but nt essential (Sage 50 an advantage)
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Able to work to deadlines, work calmly and effectively under time pressures in a fast-paced environment
- Work well independently as well as contribute to a positive team environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to provide accurate and timely information to a high standard
- Ability to influence and present compelling arguments / rationale
- Ability to manipulate large volume of data and experience of carrying out detailed analysis of data and to provide the results that are easily understood to external auditors and senior management
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with others and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met.
- Ability to multitask effectively ensuring timelines are met
- Personal resilience
- Excellent communication skills, able to present confidently to stakeholders at all levels
- Work in line with Cenergist Values – Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, Support and Passion
BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Flexible/Hybrid Working
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Washington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington
