Assistant Accountant - Accounting

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Finance Enabling Function based in Leavesden, Watford in where we are responsible for protecting and growing a successful Skanska UK with predictable, profitable and sustainable performance. We partner with the business to deliver excellent financial services, efficient processes and robust governance - ensuring every decision supports our shared future.

We are currently looking for a Assistant Accountant - Accounting who will support accurate financial reporting by processing and checking cost transfers, recharges and balance sheet reconciliations.

As the Assistant Accountant - Accounting, you will:

• Prepare and check cost transfers in project accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and work with teams to resolve issues.
• Calculate, post and reconcile internal recharges accurately.
• Respond to audit questions about allocations, recharges and reconciliations
• Help improve, standardise and automate finance processes.
• Work closely with finance teams and Operating Units to provide good service.

We are looking for:

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of financial and management accounting practices.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounting adjustments, recharges and balance sheet reconciliations.
• ERP System knowledge and Oracle System Knowledge.
• Experience of process improvement and automation and supporting audit queries and compliance requirements.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.