Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. Purpose of the role To deliver a timely and reliable financial accounting service, through upload and eliminations within the Comet system, and to provide accurate reporting and analysis from the Comet system To support the Senior Financial accountant in preparation of statutory accounts on a timely basis, responding to auditor queries, support for the VAT returns for the UK Companies and completion of actions relating to internal controls Key Accountabilities Delivery of consolidated group accounts Delivery of forecast & plan data Suggest and implement process improvement in reporting tools and processes Take full ownership for processes and outputs in assigned functional reporting To complete full reconciliations of balance sheets for your area of responsibility Any other reasonable tasks as determined by line manager Skills/ Experience Experience working in an accounting environment Knowledge of financial systems Strong work ethic Desire to take ownership and responsibility for tasks Strong communication skills Good excel skills Comet knowledge advantageous Working towards ACCA or similar accounting qualification Education / Qualification Part qualified accountant What’s on Offer Salary: competitive salary Location: Chipping Sodbury Hours: 36.25pw • Employer of choice : Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador • Compensation Package : Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance • Work Life Balance : 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical • Family Friendly : Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause • Social Value : paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces) • Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover