Accounting Manager - International Business Service Centre
Reporting To: Deputy Head of Accounting
Chipping Sodbury
Purpose Of The Role
The Heidelberg Materials (HM) International Business Service Centre (BSC) provides administrative, transactional and accounting services to in-scope HM companies. The Accounting Team will provide accounting services to client countries, including assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, completing balance sheet reconciliations and risk analysis.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created Accounting Manager role, leading our S2P (Source‑to‑Pay) team within the Accounting Department. You will play a pivotal part in shaping processes, driving efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across our international accounting services. We are looking for a qualified accountant, a part‑qualified trainee with only a few exams remaining, or an individual who can clearly demonstrate the technical capability and experience equivalent to a qualified accountant
Allocating direct debits in the vendor ledger against invoices & credit notes.
Reviewing vendor accounts with debit or overdue balances and coordinating with the relevant teams to ensure that these are promptly cleared.
Monthly and quarterly vendor statement reconciliations for a prescribed list of key vendors.
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Supply chain finance management.
Ensuring the clear down of nil balance vendors.
Posting batch uploads to the ERP system.
Key Accountabilities
Subject Matter Expertise
Develop deep knowledge of relevant accounting standards and ERP systems.
Investigate complex or unique transactions and propose solutions. Provide thorough root cause analysis and outcomes for issues arising.
Accounting services
Oversee the preparation of monthly in-scope accounting processes ensuring information is delivered in a timely and accurate manner which meets both internal and group reporting requirements.
Manage journals and batch upload invoices into ERP systems as appropriate.
Own GRIR management for all in scope countries.
Sign off the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, identify risk and management the resolution of this risk with the relevant teams.
People Management
Performance Management
Customer Service
Proactively manage the relationship with international middle managers and above from HM.
Ensure professionally managed governance meetings, and responsive turnaround times on escalations.
Foster a transparent and trusted working relationship between business units.
Financial & Non-Financial Accountabilities
Education & Qualifications
Qualified accountant, or trainee with minimal exams outstanding. Or able to demonstrate the technical knowledge and experience of a qualified accountant.
Why Join us?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.
Rewards & Benefits
We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
- Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
- Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
- Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
- Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
