2023 UK Graduate Finance Assistant

Permanent

Full time

Cambridge, UK; Croydon, UK

Job Description

The central finance team across our European region provide a trusted front-line financial support service.  As part of our commitment to developing and servicing our key clients, we are looking for a Graduate Finance Assistant to join our team based in either Croydon or Cambridge. 

Where you will gain a range of financial experience involving but not limited to: Management Accounts – basic accounting principles, big data analysis, corporate budgeting & forecasting, cost modelling/utilisation and FTEs; Financial Accounts – financial controls, KPI analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, consolidated accounts/year end audit; and Project Accounts – working capital control, project & proposal analysis, contracted work & forward order book, project budgeting & forecasting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Assisting the Finance Manager in preparing the corporate services budgets and rolling forecasts.

-Assist in the production of the monthly regional performance pack.

-Assist the Regional Finance Manager with quarterly central government returns.

-Prepare and submit various accrual balance sheet reconciliations to the financial accounts department.

-Monitoring of overhead spend across several cost centres.

-Preparing monthly schedules and reporting on overheads for Divisional Managers

-Provide financial data for business planning.    

-Prepare headcount and utilisation reports for business unit Finance Managers.

-Preparation and posting of journals. 

-Providing support and cover to the team as required.

-Assist with the preparation of financial slides for Board Meetings and other general company meetings where required

-Work with the Property Manager on premises cost analyst.

-Oversee the updating of the dilapidations schedule.

-Weekly monitoring of timesheet and absence errors, working with the admin team to resolve any issues.

-Other duties as directed.
 

Candidate Specification

We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months relevant experience and have a degree or are expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines: 

• Accounting and Finance or similar 

In your application you should be able to demonstrate your interest in the role and working at Mott MacDonald through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules, or previous work experience.

We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:

• Qualified AAT or studying towards ACCA / CIMA, or a skilled numerate person looking to start their accountancy career.
• Must be a good communicator (both written and verbal).
• Good understanding of Excel with the capability to work with large volumes of data.
• Strong analytical skills with a good eye for detail.
• Ability to see tasks through to conclusion.
• Ability to work well in a team.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working.  Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.
 

Job Profile

About your development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles, we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.

From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a chartered mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training agreement. We’ll support you on your journey to gaining chartered status with your chosen institution.

What else is involved?
You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme which develops the strengths that we know graduates need to be successful at Mott MacDonald. It also gives you the opportunity to network and meet other graduates in your cohort. The programme is a mix of residential events, classroom-based learning, virtual webinars, and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) challenges. We understand that each person’s career goals vary, therefore we tailor make each individual’s development programme to suit them. With our vast library of e-learning courses available to you, you can choose which direction you want your career to go in.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our Social Outcomes and the difference we can make!

Did you know that Mott MacDonald are Work180 accredited – which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!

You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get:

• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.
• A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs.

Our social side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work, there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in. 

From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition.

It doesn’t stop there. As well as events, you’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join. 

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence