Financial Accountant

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
Financial Accountant with Smart DCC
London only
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role
The purpose of this role is to ensure effective financial and management accounting across the organisation by assisting the development of, and adherence to, financial controls and systems associated with the DCC business.
The Financial Accountant is responsible for the gathering and monitoring of financial data, preparing accurate management and statutory accounts, and other financial reporting and controls.
The Financial Accountant will support the Financial Controller in the delivery of the wider Finance team objectives and the implementation of continuous improvement across the function.
What will you be doing?
Performing necessary financial control activities, taking ownership of key process such as tracking and posting month-end journals, and performing Balance Sheet reconciliations and reporting.
Prepare and support DCC’s monthly management account process and analyse and review variances between actuals and forecast for your areas of the P&L.
Investigate unreconciled or aged items to identify issues and look to resolve and escalate where necessary.
Support in the year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results and commentary on financial performance.
Assist in the internal and external audit process and preparation of statutory financial information.
Assist with any ad hoc projects to improve the Financial Control environment, challenging existing processes, and identifying and driving improvements as required.
Gain an understanding of the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with internal control policies and identifying and escalating risk areas.
Build key stakeholder relationships with key members of finance and the wider business.
Maintain relationships and collaborate with offshore teams to ensure reporting timelines are met and information is recorded in the correct period.
Assist in the performance of any other tasks as necessary.
What are we looking for?

CAPITA OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
Smart together
Our values and behaviours
Make a difference
We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.
Act with integrity
We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.
Be accountable
You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.
Rewards & Benefits
Get perks that work
Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Unmind
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

Please refer the Job description for details