Accounts Administrator

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Application deadline: 30 September 2022 -
United Kingdom - Location: Uttoxeter - Finance, Legal and IT

Uttoxeter (Office/Home Hybrid Working)
15 months FTC (maternity cover)

COWI is a pacesetter in sustainability as we move away from all fossil fuel projects. Our vision is ‘Together, we shape a sustainable and livable world’. Join us on the journey and be part of making a positive difference to communities for generations to come.

Join us in designing the future!

EXTEND YOUR POTENTIAL WITH A GLOBAL TEAM OF EXPERTS

We are looking for an Accounts administrator to join our Finance team in Uttoxeter to cover maternity for 15 months. This role will report to the Head of Finance and is a key part of the accounting and financial function of COWI UK.
On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be responsible for:

• Assistance with monthly payroll tasks, providing support to colleagues coordinating the UK payroll.
• Owning and monitoring of the Accounts mailbox, ensuring all items are dealt with timeously and appropriately.
• Management of Purchase Order system ensuring accuracy at all times and responding to internal and external questions where relevant
• Assisting Lead Accountant with monthly BPC submissions, providing support and analysis where necessary
• Calculation of monthly accruals for sub-contractor costs, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Checking these calculations are correct across month-end to ensure accurate month-end figures. Also dealing with sub-contractor and agency checks where necessary.
• Assisting with the collation and monitoring of office costs in conjunction with the Head of UK Facilities Management
• Completion of Office of National Statistics surveys on a weekly basis
• Ownership and management of company mobile phones account with O2
• Dealing with charity donation management for tax purposes
• Organisation and creation of monthly VAT and Corporation Tax payments
• The creation and maintenance of direct debits and standing orders when required.
• Ad hoc tasks when required to support the Head of Finance and the UK Business.
  
  

YOUR SKILLS. OUR TEAM. TOGETHER, WE DESIGN THE FUTURE
To do well in this position, we believe that you’ll be eager to collaborate with others while keeping our clients engaged. You’ll also pursue new insights and constantly explore new ways to improve, while respecting our clients, your colleagues, the local community, and the planet we live on.
Furthermore, you’ll have:

• Demonstrable administration experience working within an Accounts department
• Good IT Skills across all Microsoft packages, especially excel
• The ability to work on your own initiative when required
• An enthusiastic approach to your work
• Good communication and organisation skills and be capable of multi-tasking whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience of SAGE LINE 50 accounting software (preferable)
  
  

WHY WORK FOR COWI

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

28 days’ holiday plus all bank and public holidays | Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities | Private health care, you, and your immediate dependents | Flexible and hybrid working conditions | Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of 2 Professional Institutions | Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange | Life assurance | Cycle to work scheme | Corporate gym membership | Workplace nursery vouchers | Annual season ticket scheme

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we also partner with the wisecampaign.org.uk with the aim of recruiting candidates to create a better gender balance.

COWI’S TEAM IN THE UK
Together with customers, partners, and colleagues, we shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish. We do that by co-creating sustainable and beautiful solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead.

With over 93 offices worldwide, COWI is a growing international consulting group. As a member of the UK team, you’ll join our skilled experts across the transportation and energy sectors. Projects are diverse and focused on offshore wind, hydro, tunnels, bridges, and highways. We pride ourselves on delivering for our clients and the communities we serve.

Living up to our core values is a priority in the way we work. We collaborate with our customers, partners, and colleagues to connect people and places to create better solutions. We respect our environment and focus on assisting local communities thrive by creating opportunities. We are curious and forward thinking as we pursue new knowledge and insights. Most importantly, We Care.

For further details please visit our website https://www.cowi.com/

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Please email our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Laura Dobson on LADN@COWI.COM

HOW TO APPLY
All we need from you is that you upload your CV in the link below. The application deadline is stated at the top of the page.

EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.