Job Description

We\'re looking for a Commercial Accountant to join our Major Projects Devonport department based in Plymouth, Devon. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.

Location: Plymouth, Devon.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Responsibilities

As a Commercial Accountant you\'ll be working within the major projects Devonport team, part of a JV with BAM delivering a framework of \xc2\xa3350m+ over the next 5 years of business the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision and interpretation of financial and management information to support and inform the local management team in the day to day management of the JV

Your day to day will include:

• Ensure all reporting requirements required for the integrity of the JV are completed
• Input into any bidding activity associated with the JV
• Provision of front line support to business segment management including attending local contract management and customer meetings where required, ensuring early warnings of deviation to Forecast are provided to local management
• Preparation of JV monthly management accounts and reporting packs including commentary and analysis
• Completion of Cash forecasts

Who are we looking for?

This role of Commercial Accountant is great for you if:

• Must possess a professional finance qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• Previous experience ideally in a commercial or accounting role post qualification
• Experience within a position of similar responsibility
• Financial modelling skills (including macros) and a detailed understanding of financial forecasting is essential
• Ability to manage pressure and meet strict deadlines

Due to the site being a high security military navy base, we require additional security checks which can take up to 8 weeks, in extreme circumstances some roles on this contract are only available to British nationals . If you have any questions about your eligibility for this role because of this, please contact

We\'re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don\'t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

• new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
• professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
• pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
• Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.
• employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our .

Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the steps we\xe2\x80\x99ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\xe2\x80\x99s diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our .

Closing Date: 31 August 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Kier Group