Management Accountant

Management Accountant | Perm | £86,032 to ££95,591 per annum | Capenhurst, Cheshire | Flexible hybrid working

Help us to make a world of difference 

Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world.  

As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.  

This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career. 

And right now, we’re looking for a Management Accountant. Based at our Capenhurst you’ll be responsible for delivering the management reporting obligations of Urenco Capenhurst entities (inclusive of; UUK, UCP and UNS), interpret and present data to senior stakeholders across the business, and to be solely accountable to seek out information and additional data, whilst ensuring and maintaining accuracy in line with statutory compliance. 

What will your day look like?
 

• Ensure and maintain accuracy of management data, held at Business Unit level. Complete all recharging across the Business Units, utilising SAP systems as appropriate, to ensure functional and statutory level reporting are accurate and timely.  Liaise with Group Finance and other Urenco entities to ensure alignment.  
• Solely accountable for the preparation & reporting of intelligent analysis of complex financial data through production of financial dashboards, business performance review analysis and annual budget review testing per entity / business unit. Utilising indirect reports  as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Perform value for money tests across Opex & Capex including acting as liaison with Procurement & Group Projects to ensure best value obtained from the supply chain.
• Solely accountable for the control and delivery of all trend analysis to support business decision making
• Provide the business with the financial support needed to accurately recharge all costs group wide, including the formation of agreements and formulation of charging mechanisms and key performance statistics.
• Ensuring adherence to and the development of improvements to the existing financial delegations and local finance controls and liaising with Group Finance and Internal Audit where necessary
• Accountable for the delivery of the monthly analysis of time booked and production of journals to identify, challenge and reallocate any inaccuracies. 
• Solely responsible for the management of annual insurance policy requirement for both entities including the preparation of supporting data for Group purposes.
• Perform all accounting requirements in relation to the Capenhurst Technology Park including stakeholder management of 3^rd party contractors.
• Ad-hoc accounting projects as required

What do you need to be great at this role?

• Qualified Accountant (preferably CIMA)
• Demonstrable post qualification experience
• Significant experience of financial analysis
• Experience of  building and maintaining relationships at all levels
• Experience of challenging senior stakeholders in reviewing their data, in order to ensure and maintain accuracy and in line with statutory compliance
• Challenging mentality to drive and deliver accurate solutions
• Excellent and advanced IT skills required, including but not limited to SAP/BPC, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information with the communication skills required to translate these findings to senior stakeholders in a clear and precise manner
• Proven analytical and problem solving capability and the drive and onus to seek out additional information when required
• Current knowledge of IFRS

What can you expect from us? 

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and shape your own tomorrow. 

We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay – and that’s just the start.  

An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements. 

We’re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career. 

We’re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities. 

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly.  
• A diverse range of family friendly policies. 
• A generous bonus scheme.   
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution. 
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings. 
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.  

Please be aware that this role is subject to security clearance and medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start.

Our Promise 

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.  

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.