About the role

At Balfour Beatty Investments, we create long-term value by investing in, developing and operating infrastructure assets that support communities and the economy. We are now looking for a Company Accountant to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will be responsible for delivering the full accounting function across concession companies, ensuring all financial reporting complies with statutory requirements, lender obligations, and internal standards. This is a varied role with exposure to financial reporting, cash management, and stakeholder engagement.

Company Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Newcastle (Quorum Business Park)

What you'll be doing

Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary

Producing statutory accounts and acting as a key contact for auditors

Supporting annual budgets and financial updates for lenders

Managing payments to subcontractors and lenders in line with contractual requirements

Preparing VAT and CIS returns and supporting tax compliance

Producing cash flow forecasts and managing treasury and bank balances

Maintaining the general ledger, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions

Completing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting audit processes

Supporting finance policy and procedure maintenance alongside the Finance Manager

Who we're looking for

Degree-qualified or equivalent, with professional accounting qualification (or working towards)

Strong experience in financial reporting and general accounting practices

Ability to work with technical accounting concepts (PFI experience desirable but not essential)

Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and financial systems

Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Investments is a leading infrastructure investor, developer and operator working across the UK and the US. We develop and finance both public and private infrastructure projects while managing a portfolio of long-term assets across sectors including healthcare, transportation, energy and housing. As part of Balfour Beatty plc, we are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that support communities, enable economic growth and create lasting value

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