Management Accountant
We focus on helping the world become a cleaner, greener, and safer place by deploying technology for good and accelerating the transition to renewable energy - Come join us!
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Location: Bristol, hybrid
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Reporting to our CFO we are hiring a Management Accountant to join our team of eight in central Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. As a Management Accountant, you will oversee the daily tasks of the Accounting function within the finance team, ensuring month end is delivered on time and to a high level of accuracy. The finance team operates within a fast-paced environment and therefore we are looking for someone who is keen to get stuck into the role, learn & take on responsibility.
We’ll welcome your ideas & input and support your development.
Other companies might call this: Senior Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager.
Objectives & Responsibilities:
Beam is an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to change as we grow. Upon joining your objectives and responsibilities will include:
- Responsibility for delivering month end including posting journals, ensuring accuracy of the ledger and managing deadlines within the Accounting team
- Implementing accounting policies and procedures and ensuring that these are adhered to.
- Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure a controlled environment.
- Monthly payroll process including journals.
- Monthly VAT returns.
- R&D tax credits.
- Providing support & mentoring to the Financial Accountant and Assistant Accountant.
- Liaising with the FP&A Manager particularly during the month end process.
- Assisting with the annual audit.
- Assisting with due diligence through major share issues and investment rounds
You should apply if you have:
We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role:
- Fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
- Excellent excel skills
- A high level of attention to detail
- The ability to self-motivate and work autonomously
- The ability to multitask and prioritise
- Efficient time management and organizational skills
- A proactive and positive attitude
- A keenness to learn & take responsibility
- Good communication skills
About Beam
At Beam, we bring the technology to transform offshore wind through AI and robotic automation, alongside the determination to tackle the significant challenges ahead. We’re committed to making the transition to renewable energy a reality.
Through industry-defining R&D and transformative partnerships, we’re reshaping what it means to work in offshore wind. Beam is making wind farm development more efficient, reducing risk, complexity and cost, while helping to cure an unsustainable dependence on oil and gas.
Together, we are Beam. And we’re leading the charge towards a sustainable future.
Benefits
People join Beam because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives, and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.
What’s in it for you? You’ll get to work with a passionate, smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills.
In addition, you’ll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:
- Flexible working options including compressed hours
- Hybrid working, up to 3 days from home
- 33 days annual leave increasing 2 days a year up to 43 days after 6 years (inclusive of Bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance, including Dental & Optical
- Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events
- Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
- Up to 10% company bonus
- Pension up to 6% company contribution
- Life assurance paid at 4X salary
- Volunteering day, to give back to your local community
- Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours
Interview Process
At Beam, we've designed a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the hiring team.
- Application: Begin by submitting your application with your CV, highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions on elements that are important to the role.
- Talent Partner Interview: We will tell you more about the role, the team and Beam’s mission. This is a two-way conversation; we want to learn about your motivation, what you can bring to Beam, and provide answers to your questions.
- Aptitude Test: Demonstrate your critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and workplace personality through an aptitude test.
- Team Interview: Engage in a 1-hour interview with a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skills and experience. We'll discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics. As always, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
- Executive Conversation: Meet with an executive for a 30-minute discussion. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts on the role and ask any final questions. We'll clarify expectations and ensure this role aligns with your aspirations.
- Offer! If you are successful in the process, you'll receive an offer to join Beam and become part of our team.
We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.
Play an active role in the energy transformation, apply now.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Bristol
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Yearly salary
- £55,000 - £60,000
Bristol
Company culture
As an organisation, we know that in order to achieve our goals we need to attract, develop and retain only the very best people and encourage their growth through our company.
As a fast-growing business in an ever-changing environment, we truly recognise how important it is to be aware of our roots, to visualise the mission we are working towards and to embrace our values to help us reach our common goal as a team.
About Beam
Beam is a global provider of ROV and hydrographic services, supported by unique artificial intelligence-based technology products. We have a vast track record in supplying services and technology to the Offshore Energy industry across the globe.
We invest in research and development, creating technology to support our clients. Our vision is to provide truly autonomous collaborative subsea robotics to perform Offshore Energy services.
Management Accountant
We focus on helping the world become a cleaner, greener, and safer place by deploying technology for good and accelerating the transition to renewable energy - Come join us!
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