Management Accountant

Description and requirementsAt Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. You will be working in the Finance OU based in Watford in where we are responsible for protecting and growing a successful Skanska UK with predictable, profitable and sustainable performance. We partner with the business to deliver excellent financial services, efficient processes and robust governance - ensuring every decision supports our shared future. We are currently looking for a Management Accountant who will join us on a 1 year contract to cover maternity leave. They will support the Building Services OU Finance team to deliver accurate and timely financial information; to ensure Skanska's financial process are adhered to and ensure strong financial governance. As the Management Accountant (Maternity Cover), you will: • Support the Senior Management Accountant, including the review of costs. • Calculating cost recharges and cost re-allocations for review. • Preparing and validating cost journal and monthly project cash reconciliations. • Supporting the timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations. • Support the interim and year-end audit process, including providing high back up for audit sampling. • Ad-hoc project support - assist project commercial teams with queries around cost corrections/re-allocations, cash, project recharges and other back-up information We are looking for: • Several years accounting experience • Early-stage studier - working towards accounting qualification • Strong account reconciliation and validation skills • Excellent collaboration with other teams and functions • Good data analysis and interpretation skills • High attention to detail and strong numerical ability • Good working knowledge of Excel and Oracle What we offer: • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance • Professional development • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1. Closing date We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.