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.