Accountant - Cost Recovery

Accountant - Cost Recovery (Uxbridge)

Energy Finance team is seeking a qualified (or near-qualified) Accountant - Cost Recovery to join our G&A Accounting team based in Uxbridge. This is a key position responsible for the reporting and budgeting of first spend G&A, supporting management of the time writing process, delivery of G&A audit and involves significant interaction with primary stakeholders as a business partner for cost centre managers.

What you will be doing:

• Process Improvement & Communication:
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement improvements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to agree and execute improvement plans.
  • Document and optimize processes to maximize efficiency and free up time for value-added activities.
  • Create and maintain a rolling plan for key activities, ensuring roles, responsibilities and deadlines are clear and progress is communicated effectively.
• G&A Accounting:
  • Work independently and represent financial matters to key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and collate budgets and outlooks for assigned cost centers.
  • Assist cost center managers with budget submissions.
  • Prepare, analyze and present consolidated G&A results and variances to senior management.
  • Proactively monitor the accuracy of time writing, including missing timesheets, onboarding of new starters, and periodic reporting using business analytics tools.
  • Provide insights to the business in relation to timewriting allocations, particularly for alignment between functions and assets.
  • Support the annual G&A audit, ensuring external auditors have all requested information and all queries are resolved.
  • Maintain accounting policies and procedures for First Spend G&A.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and proactively resolving any discrepancies.
  • Monitor and report on compliance with SOX and internal controls.
  • Prepare invoices relating to CUML.
  • Demonstrate a "can do" attitude to support the Financial Reporting Team in delivering Legal Entity Financial Statements.
  • Investigate and resolve complex ad-hoc tasks.

Who we are looking for:

• A qualified accountant (or at the final stage of qualification).
• A team player with a willingness to support colleagues and provide vacation cover.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively under pressure.
• A self-confident, self-aware, approachable, flexible, and independent individual with a proven track record of implementing improvements and solutions.
• A minimum of a related degree or equivalent experience.

What we offer:

• A continuous improvement culture with opportunities for learning and development.
• The chance to work with a supportive team in a fast-paced environment.
• The potential to move into other roles within the Finance team after an agreed period.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV.