Assistant Accountant - Sales & JV

Job Introduction

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today,  but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team here at Tarmac. Although the role will be based at our Solihull Head Office, please be advised that we operate a hybrid working model.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for an aspiring accountant to join a Tarmac, in a role that will offer a an outstanding introduction to the world of finance within a large organisation that is part of CRH Group - a FTSE 100, £30bn revenue global group.

On a day to day basis, you will contribute to the provision and reporting of effective financial information and management accounting at each month end with particular emphasis on revenue recognition, intercompany and Joint Venture arrangements. You will also have opportunity to broaden your exposure by contributing to several exciting projects within finance, including process improvements and automation. You will also have opportunity to work closely with a wider range of stakeholders, both within Tarmac and externally.

Upon completion of your probation, you will also have opportunity to join our Finance Development Programme, and will receive full study support towards your chosen professional qualification.

Role Responsibility

• Balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting and effective intercompany settlement and elimination.
• Partnering with BU stakeholders and SSC teams for effective management of balance sheet risk
• Preparing postings for JVs, complete JV reporting packs and budgets working closely with Business Finance teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions
• Performing tasks associated with the preparation and posting of transactions into the general ledger; adhering to strict timetables
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement driving accuracy and efficiency

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role you will have worked in a  similar Financial Reporting teams, or will have Accounting experience in ideally a large multi-site, Construction or Manufacturing business. Ideally you will:

• Have prepared both journals and reconciliations to high standard
• Have a track record of resolving problems from identification through to remediation
• Have experience of an internal control framework, such as Sarbanes Oxley
• Have experience of external audit
• Be able to work under pressure and within tight timelines
• Be able to demonstrate what good looks like when it comes to narrating and evidencing journals and balance sheet reconciliations 
• Work with a sense of urgency as required and able to escalate issues confidently
• Be customer service orientated and have excellent communication skills
• Be computer literate (Microsoft Excel for complex data)
• Have good problem solving skills
• Be analytical
• Be motivated and be able to work on your own initiative
• Be accurate and have a high attention to detail

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Tarmac Trading Limited