This is an exciting opportunity to begin your finance career within our Joint Venture Accountancy team. As a Junior Joint Venture Accountant, you will support the Finance function by assisting in the management of a portfolio of joint ventures. This role is designed as a development position, offering exposure to the full monthly reporting cycle under the guidance and support of experienced JV Accountants.
This is a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to work as part of a team whilst also having the ability to work independently, under the supervision of senior team members. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have attention to detail in their work, along with a willingness to learn.
This position will be based in our Norwich office and operates on a Monday to Friday basis.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support month-end activities, including accruals, cost allocations, and the reconciliation of JV balances
- Assist with the monthly review of financial performance across a portfolio of assets, including variance analysis and commentary
- Maintain effective communication with Commercial and Operations teams to support understanding of the financial position and contractual matters
- Support the accurate recording of JV income and costs, including assisting with partner billing processes
- Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and monthly reforecasts
- Assist in producing reports for internal and external stakeholders, and help resolve partner queries, escalating where appropriate
- Provide support during audit processes, including partner and year-end audits, by preparing documentation and responding to queries
- Undertake ad hoc tasks and provide general support to ensure reporting deadlines are met
Key Requirements Include:
Qualifications/Experience:
This position is ideal for entry level candidates looking to progress in a Finance career, and there are a few key qualities that will help your application stand out:
- A basic understanding of general accounting procedures is desirable; training on Joint Venture accounting will be provided
- Confident IT skills, including strong Excel capability; experience with SAP is advantageous, but not essential as training will be given
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
- A team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to take on ad hoc tasks as required
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to work well under pressure and deal with tight reporting deadlines.
- Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Professional development support available (e.g., AAT)
