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Aggreko Finance Manager - Head Office in Glasgow, United Kingdom
At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow, and communities can thrive.
Mines, data centers, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. That’s why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it.
The purpose of the role:
We are currently looking for a Head Office Accountant to join our Finance Division within the head office in Glasgow. This role will be responsible for delivering world class financial control and reporting for Aggreko’s head office.
The role requires someone with strong technical accounting and communication skills, an ability to work with large amounts of data, a first class attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Business partner for the department heads (e.g. HR, Finance, Treasury) within the Aggreko head office
Work closely with the head office Treasury function to manage the intercompany process for the head office companies. This involves working with a lot of transactional data (e.g. journal processing, manual revaluations etc.) and communicating with the local finance teams throughout the Group
For head office companies -
Maintain financial records including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Submit management accounts.
Prepare and file 20 sets of statutory accounts for the holding companies including completing detailed tax packs for the tax filing submissions for these companies
Prepare annual budgets.
Monitor performance against forecast/budget and ensure each budget holder has sufficient. information each month to monitor their own performance against forecast/budget.
Compile VAT returns.
Provide information for National statistic forms.
On going liaison with the tax manager in relation to head office tax and VAT.
Main contact for external audit for head office companies.
Responsible for head office payments procedure and petty cash.
Responsible for managing 2 director reports: Finance Analysts and Finance Assistant (Responsible for the head office payments)
What we’re looking for:
Ideally looking for a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Experience of working with ERP systems.
Experience of intercompany accounting or treasury.
Experience of preparing and maintaining statutory accounts.
Why join Aggreko?
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:
Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There is a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other.
Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly.
Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together.
Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.
About Aggreko
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow.
We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.
No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly.
We are building an inclusive culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential.
Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.