About ABP:
We're the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It's a story we're proud of but it doesn't end there. We're transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
The Role: Assistant Management Accountant - Port Business Services (PBS)
Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, the purpose of the role is to process accounting transactions within ABP's Finance Shared Services (FSS) team in Port Business Services (PBS).
Scope:
Indirect accountability towards ABP turnover of £542 million revenue and £291 million EBITDA. Management and capital accounting support for 3 regions, plus Head Office.
Accountabilities:
1. Delivery of Services
o Ensure timeliness and accuracy of revenue accounting (including verification) to agreed standards within targeted timelines.
o Support the production of timely, relevant and accurate management and statutory accounts.
o Ensure all documents are retained for control verification and to support internal and external audit reviews.
o The Assistant Management Accountant will work within a bigger team, including many qualified Accountants and will be involved in the following activities to support the delivery of accounting services for ABP as required:
o Process journals and intercompany transactions.
o Assisting with and involved with the month end close process, including revenue recognition, correct cost allocation, capex and maintenance spend etc., working with the team to deliver a quality and fully understood result within agreed month end deadlines.
o Produce regional reports and variance analysis.
o Routine analysis, reporting and GL maintenance.
o Forecast cash flows.
o Perform balance sheet reconciliations and related follow up actions, retaining clear audit trail.
o Perform financial close related activities.
o Maintain and control the balance sheet accounts with support.
2. Management and ongoing monitoring of service delivery
o Contribute to preparation of Key Performance Indicators for the Management Accounting Team to monitor performance and service delivery levels, in order to improve PBS and individual performance.
o Review revenue, costs and capital related expenditure in line with expected volumes, most recent budget/plan to ensure that management accounting is accurate and in line with expectations or understanding when variances.
3. Continuous Improvement
o Build relationships with key points of contact across Port Business Services and the regional Finance teams in order to maintain an understanding of the process context and identify/raise ideas or suggestions with regards to process improvement opportunities.
o Proactively suggest improvement ideas to drive continuous improvement, efficiency and internal controls in processes and practices.
About you:
You will be a real team player, who is keen to get stuck in to this exciting and fast-paced industry. By nature, you will be proactive, able to work independently with support and guidance, and focused on performance, accuracy and ability to identify and operate in a continuous improvement environment.
Experience/Qualifications:
* AAT qualified or starting to study towards a professional accountancy qualification, or experience in a management accounting role looking to gain further experience and understanding.
* GCSE Maths and English Grades A*-C (or equivalent).
* Degree level qualification or equivalent.
* Experience of working in a service culture environment.
* Good understanding of basic accounting processes.
Competencies:
* Proactive, performance and continuous improvement focused.
* Integrity and receptive to challenge, where appropriate.
* Great team player.
Ideal:
* Studying towards AAT or CIMA.
* Experience of working in a shared service centre.
* SAP experience.
* Experience of the Ports Industry.
Additional Information:
When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertakes random screening for substance abuse and operates a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.
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