Project Accountant Job Details | ENGIE

Job description

New Opportunity: Project Accountant (LEEDS) – 6 Month FTC

 

About ENGIE UK 

ENGIE, one of the biggest energy firms in the world, is a global leader in decarbonisation and committed to delivering the energy transition through the alliance of molecules and electrons.  

It’s been a leader in the UK energy market for more than 20 years. Our team of 1,200 colleagues work across the energy value chain, procuring, producing, storing, transporting and distributing energy, while providing decarbonisation solutions for regional authorities, companies and individuals. We’re united by a shared purpose to champion zero carbon energy and positively contribute to the energy transition. 
 

Purpose of the Job: 

To support the successfully delivery of projects and on-going departmental business objectives as requested. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

·  Support the successful delivery of system implementation projects through the provision of high quality input into the planning, design and testing phases. 
·  Use complex data sets to construct and develop financial models and reporting that is robust and auditable.  
·  Support the successful delivery of departmental process improvement projects including those closely related to highly transactions areas. 
·  Deliver Management Information as requested including the implementation of on-going reporting processes and ad-hoc management requests. 
·  Support the management accounting process as required including forecasting activities and monthly financial closes.  
·  Support financial reporting processes as required including supporting the monthly financial closes and statutory accounting preparation processes. 
·  Development of process documentation and policies to ensure business change is understood by key stakeholders. 
·  Support on-going external audits as required including group and statutory audits. 
·  Adherence to internal processes and risk frameworks including INCOME and ad-hoc internal audit assignments. 

Qualifications & Experience:

·  Degree level or equivalent 
·  A fully qualified Accountant from a recognised Accountancy Board 
·  Proven post qualification accountancy experience in a dynamic professional environment. 
·  Demonstrated ability to apply professional expertise in a commercial environment 
·  Proven ability to support business process and system change. 

Skills: 

·  Highly numerate 
·  Able to analyse problems and identify solutions using Microsoft Office tools 
·  Able to analyse data using tools such as SQL and capability to handle large data sets, such as via a cloud based data lake environment 
·  Ability to control and correct high volume ledger systems 
·  Reconciliation of complex accounting data sets 
·  Able to report financial issues to a wide-ranging audience 
·  Proven ability to produce work under tight deadlines 
·  Demonstrated practical approach to problem solving 
·  Able to manage conflicting priorities 
·  Preferable knowledge of the Energy industry 

 

What benefits we offer?

 

Flexible Working

We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup.

Bonus Programme

We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards. 

Life Assurance

We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected. 

Income Protection

Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury. 

Employer Pension Contribution

We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.
 

Healthcare Cash Plan

Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.
 

myENGIE

We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.

Diverse Employer

ENGIE’s purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.

Equal Opportunity

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.

 

 

 

 

 

Business Unit:  GEMS

Division:  GEMS - BP UK SUPPLY

Legal Entity:  ENGIE POWER LIMITED

Contract Type:  Fixed-Term

Job Type:  Full - Time

Professional Experience:  Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level:  Other