Assistant Management Accountant

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our Central Finance team. The role is based in our Leeds office but we operate a hybrid working model which to us means at least three days per week in the office. What does the role involve? Supporting the delivery of the financial operations and planning activity for the Sweco UK business, you'll deliver accurate internal and external reporting packages in line with reporting deadlines, ensuring compliance with company and UK regulations; including local GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards along with compliance and delivery of the Sweco Tax Strategy. Key deliverables will include :

• Reviewing overhead spend and investigating variances.
• Calculating and posting of accruals and prepayments.
• Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register.
• Preparing and monitoring the debt provision.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Producing / preparing weekly reports, cashflow forecasts, bank reconciliations and raising of cash payments for approval by the Financial Accountant and BAFC.
• Preparing ONS / responses to surveys., Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those hard to fill roles.
We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee. Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2023 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We'll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included. Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.

Previous experience in a finance department is essential along with training and / or working towards CIMA, ACCA or equivalent, good knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. You'll be emotionally intelligent with great communications and relationship management skills with the ability to influence decision making within the business. What's in it for you? Working at Sweco you'll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you'll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients. If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable. We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients' most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future. Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion It's important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.