Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

An exciting opportunity is now available to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join the team supporting the EIMEA Region, reporting into the Financial Accounting Senior Manager (EIMEA).

Based in the London, the role is for an Assistant Accountant to be involved in day to day team activities for the annual financial audit. The Assistant Accountant will support the team using the finance systems to extract data for review and inclusion in the financial statements.

The Opportunity

• Assisting the regional team with the calculation of year end adjustments and information for statutory disclosures (including job accruals, ECL provisions, IFRS 16 and 15 working files etc.);
• Assisting in the setup of work in progress files for calculations for the Arup Group consolidated financial statements;
• Assisting in the preparation of small UK registered company financial statements under FRS 101;
• Liaising with auditors on UK company financial statement audits;
• Producing and recording adjustment journals in the accounting system; and
• Assisting the team with ad-hoc duties.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Part qualified accountant actively working towards a professional accountancy qualification;
• Proactive positive attitude;
• Able to work well on own and as part of a team;
• Has the ability to work under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines;
• Be computer literate and demonstrates strong knowledge of excel, JDE experience is useful but not essential;
• Have excellent attention to detail and deliver results to a high degree of accuracy;
• Be able to use their initiative; and
• Have strong organisational skills

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact nick.newell@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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