Assistant Accountant

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to support our UK Financial Reporting Manager in the consolidation, stewardship and oversight of the UK results. This is a new role and very much ‘hands on’ working, partnering with entity finance business partners and group finance to ensure accuracy of results and adherence to deadlines.

Egis in the UK is currently undergoing a period of intensive transformation as we embed a new Operating Model, and transition to a new ERP. As such this role offers the right individual a key opportunity to lead the review and subsequent improvement of finance business processes across all UK subsidiaries.

Your duties will include those set out below but there are plenty of opportunities for growth and career development in the group.

• Assisting with the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with group guidelines as well as accounting standards and regulations
• Generation of monthly intercompany invoicing and ownership of any resulting queries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Budgeting and forecasting support
• Assisting with monthly consolidation activities for the UK, including UK P&L from entity inputs  
• Embedding of robust business processes to ensure that all financial reporting is of a high quality and meets the requirements of key stakeholders
• Assistance with the Tagetik consolidation and reporting tool
• Ensuring business readiness for the upcoming ERP transition in January 2025

• ACCA Part Qualified or relevant preferable 
• Demonstrated experience in similar position
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and reporting standards
• Great communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Excellent organization, administration and interpersonal skills
• Proactive outlook: hands-on can do mentality with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office suite 

What’s in it for you:

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Health cash plan
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Tailored career path with structured training
• Mentoring from senior staff
• Hybrid working

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognize the value of a Diverse Organization. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.