Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

Role: Financial Accountant

Location: Stirling

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Financial Accountant, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Provide financial and company secretarial services across a portfolio of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) operating PPP facilities. Responsible for financial reporting, governance, statutory compliance, stakeholder management and financial modelling support.

DUTIES

• Prepare monthly management accounts for SPVs.
• Complete month-end and year-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing, payments, utilities, FM fees, insurance costs and project transactions.
• Prepare VAT returns, CIS returns and support corporation tax compliance.
• Manage treasury activities and cash requirements.
• Prepare board reporting packs and attend board meetings to present financial information.
• Prepare board minutes and support governance activities.
• Liaise with shareholders, lenders, auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.
• Maintain and update project forecast models.
• Monitor debt service and loan life cover ratios.
• Support dividend and subordinated debt distributions.
• Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate annual audits.
• Manage Companies House filings and statutory records.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with project agreements, lender requirements and reporting deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Positive, self-motivated and accountable approach.
• Desirable: PPP, PFI or SPV accounting experience and company secretarial knowledge. Don't worry if you don't have direct PPP experience. Full training and support will be provided to help you develop the specialist knowledge required.

Our Principles - The Robertson Way 

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.  

We listen 

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard. 

We are professional 

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver. 

We take responsibility 

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters. 

We are determined to succeed 

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit. 

We are one team 

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture 

Benefits of working with Robertson: 

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as: 

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service) 

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme  

• Life Assurance 

• Cycle to Work Scheme  

• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App 

• Annual Flu Vaccine 

• Access to E-Learning 

• Health & Wellbeing Support 

• Life Management & Financial Support 

Diversity & Inclusion: 

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too. 

Apply now  

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV. 

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.