Description Wood require an Associate Accountant based at our offices in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a full time, permanent position. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Job Description The Associate Accountant will contribute to ensure accurate accounting, reconciliation and processing of key data to enable the business to monitor performance, drive improvement, collect cash and ensure governance across a collection of key client contracts.. Role: To ensure accurate accounting, reconciliation and processing of key data to enable the business to monitor performance, drive improvement, collect cash and ensure governance across a collection of key client contracts Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Review and code invoices and expenses across selection of contracts in line with Contract T&Cs. Review and code Plant & Equipment and Consumables costs in line with Contract T&Cs. Review and analyse costs coded within the accounting system to each contract to ensure charges are valid and accounted for in line with contract T&Cs. Make corrections as required. Review Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) register, highlight and support close out with SCM/Contract. Prepare, or support preparation of, labour and non-labour reconciliations to establish over/under-recoveries and enable any corrective actions to be taken in a timely manner. Responsibility for follow up and action of output. Collation of contract payroll reports, monthly cost centre clearance & preparation of labour accruals Internal Cost Rate Management for Contract Cost Centre (s) Provide support as required to DFSS billing team. Provide support as required to Snr Accountants for other month end processing/reporting. Qualifications Knowledge & Experience: 1-2 years relevant accounting experience Proficient user of Excel Competent at using ERP/ forecasting systems Job-Specific Skills: Good understanding of contract commercials to appreciate rate build-ups and recovery of costs to ensure maximisation of cash position Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to build good working relationships within teams Highly organised and ability to prioritise tasks Must be able to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy Attention to detail is critical Must be able to work as part of a team