Assistant Accountant

SOCOTEC’s Central Services team provides essential support across HR, Finance, IT, Digital, Marketing, Communications and Operations, enabling our business and technical teams to deliver high-quality services to clients across the UK. By managing recruitment, staff development, payroll, financial planning, digital systems, and internal communications, we ensure smooth operations, efficiency and innovation throughout the organisation. Our people-focused, collaborative culture empowers colleagues to contribute ideas, work safely, and grow their careers while supporting SOCOTEC’s mission to deliver trusted, market-leading services in infrastructure, environmental, and technical sectors.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Assistant Accountant

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Accountant to wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

The Assistant Accountant will work within the infrastructure division of SOCOTEC UK and report to the Infrastructure Finance Business Partner and the Director of Finance for the Infrastructure Division, but work closely with the senior operational team to provide day to day support as well as month end support

Responsibilities

Support preparation of monthly management accounts; Help to Maximise Cash flow; Support with CAPEX tracking and reporting; Support the production of management information – Month end analysis; Support the budget and forecast processes; Support the annual external audit process; Oversee day to day accounting

Requirements

High first time accuracy rates; High speed and volume of processing levels; Compliance and adherence to controls.