Management Accountant (PQ)

Boskalis Westminster Ltd, is the UK subsidiary of the Royal Boskalis Group, a leading global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider. With roots in the Netherlands and operations around the globe, we pride ourselves on innovation, safety, and sustainability, offering challenging careers in the heart of the marine engineering sector.

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.  Dredging is one of Boskalis’ core activities and has been at the heart of our business for over 100 years. We have delivered major international projects, including land reclamation for Manila International Airport, the development of Pulau Tekong in Singapore, Singapore’s first polder, and the expansion of the Suez Canal. We have also contributed to the creation of new nature areas such as the Marker Wadden.

Within this role, you will be part of our Dredging division, working on projects that protect coastlines, reclaim land and support the development of vital infrastructure.

Our long history reflects the ingenuity, expertise and commitment of our people. By working collaboratively, we continue to deliver complex projects and create lasting impact around the world.

Make your mark as a Management Accountant at Boskalis! The Management Accountant (PQ) plays an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Project Controllers, the role contributes to the monthly management accounts for the Group’s largest entity and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and month-end preparation for several smaller subsidiary companies.

The role combines management accounting responsibilities with operational finance support, including plant and personnel cost reporting, contributing to accurate reporting, effective financial control and the timely delivery of key month, quarter and year-end activities.

This is a broad developmental opportunity for a part or newly qualified accountant looking to build multi-entity management accounting experience within a supportive group environment while continuing to develop technical and commercial finance skills.

Main Tasks:

Management accounting

• Prepare and analyse management accounts for smaller subsidiary companies
• Support the preparation of management accounts for the Group’s largest company
• Ensure sales and purchase invoices are raised, coded and processed correctly
• Support VAT, CIS and other routine regulatory returns o Prepare and analyse monthly cash flow reports

Operational finance support – plant costs

• Monitor and review plant-related capital and operational expenditure
• Prepare plant cost reporting, including maintenance and repair spend, providing analysis of actuals versus budget
• Review supplier expenditure for coding accuracy and budget alignment
• Reconcile fuel reports and support fuel consumption reporting requirements

Operational finance support – personnel costs

• Monitor staff-related expenditure and recoveries
• Support the administration of the timesheet system and assist users
• Recharge staff time to projects using available data sources
• Prepare staff cost and recovery reports, including days recovered, providing analysis versus budget

Other

• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for subsidiaries, plant and personnel costs
• Assist with the preparation and audit of the statutory accounts and year end procedures
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties as required

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant or similar role
• Studying or intending to study towards a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures
• Experience of month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Working knowledge or exposure to VAT, CIS and other finance compliance requirements
• Good communication and IT skills, including intermediate Excel skills
• Proven ability to review financial information, problem solve & organise own workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience in a group or multi-entity environment an advantage.

What you can expect:

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: As well as offering a competitive salary we give industry leading benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a full-time contract), a generous pension package, with the opportunity to add flexible benefits, such as private health care, and the purchase of additional holiday days; free parking and beverages. Conveniently located office with a friendly, supportive team.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy

Extra Information:

• Your team: Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work as a Management Accountant, in the Finance Business Unit. 
• Where you will work: You will be working predominantly at Westminster House in Fareham, Hampshire, UK. Whilst the role is based in Fareham, we offer up to 2 days a week hybrid working.
• Full/part-time job: The position of Management Accountant is a full-time job - 37.5 hours a week.
• Permanent/Fixed Term: This is a permanent position.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online and in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company. 

Interested? 

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site. 

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note that the position may be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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