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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

General Accounting Manager - UK & Ireland, Month Fixed Term Contract

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 11
ContractNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in a senior role leading a team or Finance area within a medium or large business.
  • Strong understanding of accounting concepts and standards, including IFRS 16 and incoming accounting standards.
  • Medium proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
  • Ideally hold a fully qualified accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent; part-qualified candidates may be considered depending on experience.
  • Able to take ownership and complete work to a high standard and deadline, and adapt to changing conditions.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a high-quality accounting and control environment.
  • Review monthly and quarter-end accounts.
  • Liaise with ANV Corporate to clear quarter-end accounts.
  • Assist in producing statutory financial statements.
  • Prepare and/or review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring there are no surprises.
  • Act as a key contact with the external audit team.
  • Prepare corporation tax returns, liaising with external advisers and the tax team.
  • Manage reporting for Joint Arrangements.
  • Assist the GA Director in forecasting and analysing cash flow.
  • Develop an effective working relationship with the extended GSSC team.
  • Act as a technical expert in key areas.
  • Deliver specific internal projects.
  • Support high-quality, standardised financial reporting and maintain an effective and efficient general ledger accounting framework, ensuring compliance with company policies, applicable accounting standards and local statutory requirements.
  • Oversee the accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting activities, helping ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information and reporting.
  • Support wider accounting and finance activities, which may include treasury operations, cash flow reporting, balance sheet management and statutory compliance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in audit.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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