Record to Report Associate

Job Location

Golborne (WA3 2JD)

Country/Region

United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Record to Report Associate to work within the Murphy Finance Shared Service Centre based out of Stone Cross - WA3 3JD

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

Murphy are recruiting for an RTR Associate with previous exposure of working in a Shared Service environment. With ideally some Project Accounting experience and exposure to VAT returns and PSA returns.

Must be AAT qualified but beneficial if part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA we would offer study support to complete any qualification. Good analytical skills and sound judgment along with good working knowledge of MS Office products. If this sounds like your next challenge and you are looking to work in a fast paced environment, then look no further this could be the role for you!

You will be responsible for executing and or supporting all RTR responsible activities across J Murphy & Sons group of companies and Related Parties, to give an integrated and assured view of financial performance.

A day in the life of a Murphy RTR Associate

Conducting accounting activities relating to the maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger and management accounts.

Processing information within the RTR area in line with Group Timetable and SSC SLAs.

Delivering timely and accurate information to RTR Senior Accountant and RTR Team Leads

Performing other assigned General Ledger tasks of a routine nature under the direction of the RTR Senior Accountant

This role will be responsible for all Business Units (which will contain Join Ventures) and Functional areas in the UK.

Prepares and maintains Journals and associated supporting documents, schedules, and reports, and analyses as appropriate

Maintains a complete, accurate and up to date fixed asset register

Reconciles Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss and Bank accounts as per the Balance Sheet Reconciliation process including Intercompany and Related Parties

Performs allocated tasks for the month end process

Raises Inter-company charges/invoices as required

Prepares regular and ad-hoc allocation of costs to business units, functions or group companies

Supports RTR Senior Accountant in routine and special requests for reports or analysis for internal groups, external auditors, end of project/completion audits by customers, affiliated companies and regulatory agencies

Applies appropriate financial control and governance by adhering to the group accounting manual, policies and control framework, to support successful external audit outcomes.

Apply accounting principles to existing processes and challenge the status quo

Develops and sustains good working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues.

Uses D365 to support the RTR function

Seeks ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness and processes in the RTR area

Ensures compliance with accounting principles and standards and the SSC’s SLAs

Recognises and communicate potential issues/risks

Completes ad-hoc tasks as required

Supports RTR Innovation projects as required

Still interested , does this sound like you?

Experience of working within a Shared Service Centre environment Good knowledge of Finance ERP systems OR Worked in a large organisation of a similar size and structure

Good knowledge of General Ledger processes Project Accounting Experience

Fluency in written and oral English. Experience of using Power BI and data warehouses

Good analytical skills and sound judgment Exposure to VAT returns, PSA returns

Good working knowledge of MS Office products

Practical working knowledge of Project Accounting – depending individual’s role/tasks

Excellent/Good bookkeeping and reconciliation skills– depending on individual’s role/tasks

What’s in it for you?

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service

Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus

Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus

Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations

Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development

Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK