Job Description
We're looking for a talented and driven Finance Analyst/Accountant to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager based in Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across the business, central finance, and commercial and operational teams, giving you high visibility and the chance to make a real impact.
In this role, you'll take ownership of key financial processes, including the preparation of monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. You'll oversee the accurate reporting of Joint Venture accounts, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and LOR policies. A proactive approach to cash management will be essential to your success, as will your attention to detail and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
What to expect in this position:
Preparation of monthly business unit P&Ls, Cash flows and Balance Sheets - including accounting for contract performance and performing variance analysis against budget and forecast. Investigating key variances with the individual project teams and challenging assumptions where necessary.
Preparation of monthly rolling forecasts, along with quarterly Group submissions and preparation of annual budgets.
Constant monitoring of project cash flow forecasts, understanding the rationale for significant movements and communicating changes proactively.
Ensure all monthly controls are performed in a timely manner such as balance sheet reconciliations and review.
Work closely with Joint Venture finance and commercial teams to accurately report the JV financial statements on a monthly basis. Undertake deep dive reviews of JV financial balances to check that controls are being adhered to and figures are being reported accurately.
Perform financial reviews / credit checks on prospective employers, JV partners and suppliers, liaising with procurement and commercial to communicate any financial risk and make recommendations.
Support LOR Delivery Finance Team in delivering ad-hoc project work (e.g. cash maximisation, efficiency reviews, new accounting standard implementation, IT projects etc).
Responsible for ensuring that accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with statutory obligations and in line with LOR wide policies and principles. Provide maintenance and oversight of financial records for example to ensure costs are recorded in the correct place and new jobs are set up correctly.
Skills/Qualities:
Commercial awareness and ability to understand long term accounting
Experience of working across multiple businesses/disciplines
Familiar with construction terminology
Strong financial and analytical skills
Excellent IT skills – particularly Excel and accounting systems and data manipulation
Analytical, flexible and creative. Able to research complex issues and solve poorly defined problems in an innovative way with an attention to detail
Essential:
Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist
Excellent communication and influencing skills. An ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to build and maintain good working relationships.
In this role, you'll take ownership of key financial processes, including the preparation of monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. You'll oversee the accurate reporting of Joint Venture accounts, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and LOR policies. A proactive approach to cash management will be essential to your success, as will your attention to detail and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
What to expect in this position:
Preparation of monthly business unit P&Ls, Cash flows and Balance Sheets - including accounting for contract performance and performing variance analysis against budget and forecast. Investigating key variances with the individual project teams and challenging assumptions where necessary.
Preparation of monthly rolling forecasts, along with quarterly Group submissions and preparation of annual budgets.
Constant monitoring of project cash flow forecasts, understanding the rationale for significant movements and communicating changes proactively.
Ensure all monthly controls are performed in a timely manner such as balance sheet reconciliations and review.
Work closely with Joint Venture finance and commercial teams to accurately report the JV financial statements on a monthly basis. Undertake deep dive reviews of JV financial balances to check that controls are being adhered to and figures are being reported accurately.
Perform financial reviews / credit checks on prospective employers, JV partners and suppliers, liaising with procurement and commercial to communicate any financial risk and make recommendations.
Support LOR Delivery Finance Team in delivering ad-hoc project work (e.g. cash maximisation, efficiency reviews, new accounting standard implementation, IT projects etc).
Responsible for ensuring that accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with statutory obligations and in line with LOR wide policies and principles. Provide maintenance and oversight of financial records for example to ensure costs are recorded in the correct place and new jobs are set up correctly.
Skills/Qualities:
Commercial awareness and ability to understand long term accounting
Experience of working across multiple businesses/disciplines
Familiar with construction terminology
Strong financial and analytical skills
Excellent IT skills – particularly Excel and accounting systems and data manipulation
Analytical, flexible and creative. Able to research complex issues and solve poorly defined problems in an innovative way with an attention to detail
Essential:
Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist
Excellent communication and influencing skills. An ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to build and maintain good working relationships.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The FINANCE ANALYST - DELIVERY PORTFOLIO 2 position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.