Accountant

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and maintained in line with accounting standards.

Revenue, Costs & General Accounting

• Support revenue and cost recognition processes.
• Post and review journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and support depreciation calculations.
• Assist with expense reviews and cost control processes.

European & Group Responsibilities

• Support accounting activities across multiple European entities.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Work with the wider finance team to meet group reporting deadlines.
• Support multi-currency accounting and reporting.

Compliance & Tax

• Assist with VAT return preparation and submissions.
• Support compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audit processes, including preparing supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.

Cash & Working Capital

• Support cash allocation and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with basic cash flow reporting.
• Monitor working capital items such as receivables and payables.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
• Support system improvements and automation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (AAT / ACCA / CIMA / ACA).
• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of core accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in a multi-entity or European environment.
• Exposure to professional services, infrastructure, or real estate sectors.
• Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP platforms.
• Basic knowledge of VAT.

Work Environment:

☒ Cumming Group Office

☐ Client Office

☐ Project Site

☒ Other – Home Office

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.