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Accounts Payable Team Lead

EQUANS is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team based in Quorum Business Park, Newcastle on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will lead a team in delivering an effective, efficient, best in class procure to pay service including all aspects of invoice processing and recording of financial transactions, accounts payable activities in a high-volume transaction services environment and in line with agreed SLAs.

You will have the opportunity to add real value to a multinational, complex business which strives to enable a greener, more efficient and connected world.

As a member of our Shared Services team, you will have the ability to work flexibly from our brand-new office space at the Quorum Business Park for 2 days each week, with 3 days at home. Our team embraces a culture of flexibility, support and inclusivity where employee wellbeing and development is at the forefront of all we do.

What will you deliver?

Lead, manage and support the Accounts Payable team ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable process.
Oversee, review and authorise the payment of non-PO invoice payments.
Manage the OCR solution including appropriate levels of validation are carried out on a regular basis.
Ensure all invoices are processed in line with Service Level Agreement and maintained below a specified level.
Manage the submission of aged invoices with suppliers to ensure good housekeeping is in place.
Keep abreast of all relevant legislation in relation to the Accounts Payable service.
Ensure there is daily investigation into issues/quality errors in relation to invoice processing.
Manage and resolve queries in line with SLAs and communicating with key stakeholders where necessary.
Ensure all risk is managed in line with INCOME controls and other risks identified.
Comply with finance processes, controls and regulatory framework – always. Ensure areas which could potentially adversely affect the business are expediently highlighted to management.
Identify opportunities for process improvements.
Identify training & development needs for the team.
Encourage cross training & development.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days on completion of 2 years continuous service (+ public holidays).
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
Gym membership discounts.
Cycle to work scheme.
Holiday purchase scheme.
2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
Access to our growing employee networks.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

Expert knowledge in accounts payable activities and financial regulations.
Ability to work operate in a multi-skilled team and demonstrate versatility.
Demonstrable experience leading teams in a similar environment.
Leader and motivator.
Excellent planning and administration skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage in an environment where high levels of change are a given.
Strong experience with MS Office including Word & Excel as well as SAP would be beneficial but not essential.

This role includes a Basic DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.

Junior Finance Business Partner

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our team working flexibly under a hybrid model. The role will sit within our Embedded Energy business.

The key purpose of a Junior Finance Business Partner is to work alongside the Finance Business Partners to support the Embedded Energy business leaders to deliver profitable and sustainable growth for Equans. The Junior Finance Business Partner is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial reports and underlying financial transactions.

What will you deliver?

Manage the accuracy of the financial records
Assist in the production of the monthly and weekly reporting, and ad hoc reporting requirements that may arise.
Assist in the production of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Forecasting
Assists the Finance Business Partners with developing financial controls across the team including balance sheet reviews, debtors / cash collection, unbilled analysis, Timesheet management & Analysis, Overtime reporting, ETC management, and journal reviews to ensure that all financial accounting guidelines are being followed
Project profitability analysis

Who are we looking for?

Must be working towards an appropriate professional qualification for the role ACA, ACCA, CIMA
Ideally experience working in a fast paced Finance organisation, preferably within a similar industry
Experience in a similar role within a multi-site business is desirable
Commercial acumen, as well as a strong understanding of the relationships between key financial and non-financial business value drivers
Demonstrates diligence, integrity and personal gravitas
Adaptable, energetic and a continuous learner
A high level of focus on the achievement of targeted results
A high level of flexibility and a positive attitude to innovation and change

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

Study support package
25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent annual salary * 2
Provide medical insurance
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals

Management Accountant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Commercial team on a 12 month fixed-term contract based out of our office at Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre in Cambridge. The Management Accountant will be responsible to assist the Commercial Finance Manager with business partnering and management and control of this Hard FM contract.

This position also offers a great opportunity for candidates who are still looking to complete their ACCA or CIMA qualification; we will endeavour to provide full support in this area.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

Taking responsibility for the production and management of monthly financial results (P&L and balance sheet). Leading, with input from relevant budget holders, the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the contract(s) and risk analysis
Presentation of meaningful trends and variance analysis to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions
The production and analysis of indicators based on all business areas, such as invoicing, debt, personnel, purchasing, allocations, productivity, and stock control, and notify managers of trends
Preparation of the monthly core service fee invoice and other invoices based on contractual information and operational records on non-core activity
Monitoring and chasing of debt with clients with a view to optimising cashflows in accordance with contractual arrangements
Leading the preparation and review of the pricing of variation quotations prepared for the client. Driving initiatives for income maximisation and economies in cost
Reviewing and driving the contract for general auditing of financial and non-financial obligations as well as for responding to operational queries
To produce the year end the statutory audit justification as required
Working 40 hours per week from 08:45 to 17:45, Monday to Friday

The person:

Ideally CIMA or ACCA part-qualified or working towards it with proven experience in management accounts
Financial diligence and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and take initiative to work independently
A professional level of self-management and desire to get things done/progressed
Strong communication skills with confidence to question assumptions
Flexible approach and willingness to travel to multi sites
Excellent Excel skills, SAP knowledge is an advantage

Our excellent benefits package includes:

Generous holiday allowance
Flexible working opportunities
Company share scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee assistance programme

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.

Finance Business Partner

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our team working flexibly under a hybrid model both in the office and at home. The will sits within our street lighting and highways electrical infrastructure business 'Connected Cities'.

The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for supporting the General Manager, in providing a full management accounting services and delivering professional, timely and accurate financial reporting & forecasting service to our Connected Cities business unit. The role will be based in our Sittingbourne office.

Key activities:

Produce timely, accurate, and compliant production of monthly management accounts pack
Monitor, track and evaluate the operational expenses in the month and recommend efficiencies where possible
Prepare and post monthly journals including accruals & prepayments
To perform forecasts, budget preparation and variance analysis
Support operational management with detailed contract reviews including cost analysis
Oversee the preparation and consolidation of schedules for year-end audit purposes
ensure invoices are raised in accordance with contracts and company policies
To manage debt collection, WIP recovery and review of BIA
Oversee the rolling cash flow reporting and evaluation

Skills, qualifications & experience:

Previous experience with operational management accounts
Must be able to evaluate complex data and have sound problem solving skills
Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to effectively multitask and work unsupervised
Strong Excel knowledge
Must be willing to travel to multi sites to support operational teams
Ideally CIMA or ACCA part-qualified (or working towards)

We offer an excellent benefits package including

25 days leave
2 Volunteering days leave
Pension
Company share scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)
Access to LinkedIn training

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

Payroll Manager

Equans is looking for a Payroll Manager to join our team in Newcastle Upon Tyne on a 12 month FTC basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will be accountable for the delivery of effective Payroll and Benefit services by driving continuous improvement initiatives, through innovation and best practice to deliver quality, compliant procedures.

The role will be responsible for leading a team of 10, supporting the Equans UK Business Unit key stakeholders to deliver strategic and operational people initiatives that maximise the performance of the Business.

What will you deliver?

Support the delivery of the UK Business Unit strategy and vision
Responsible for the delivery of a great employee experience through Payroll services to agreed SLA’s & KPI’s relating Payroll legislation and internal policies.
Create a culture that promotes high levels of employee and customer engagement through inspiring leadership and customer focus.
Identify and drive team development to ensure future fit skills and team engagement.
Identify opportunities for process improvement liaising productively with SAP Service Delivery team to assess, prioritise and deliver ongoing system improvements driven by legislation and efficiency levers.
Responsibility to deliver Payroll agreed budget, whilst supporting cost reductions across the UK Shared Services overall budget.
Ensure adequate process controls and segregation of duties are in place, satisfying all Internal and External audit standards applicable to Equans
Authorise BACS payments to employee’s and third parties in line with agreed timetable.
Ensure all process documentation/operating procedures are up to date.
Provide expert guidance on payroll processes, legislation, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate all payroll and pension year end activities.
Handle escalations through to resolution.
Support contract mobilisations and demobilisations to ensure effective, accurate timely transition.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Strong leadership skills
Able to work in a demanding multi faceted environment
Excellent change and project management.
Understanding of current Payroll legislation.
Process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
The ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
Effective and agile approach to budget management
The ability to utilise data insights to identify and drive strategic goals.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of SAP/ Success Factors
Experience within operational and strategic payroll service delivery
Lean experience at White Belt level as a minimum
Payroll implementation and systems development.
Budget management and activity-based costing

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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