About the Role:
This role in offers a unique career development opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team at a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.
Reporting to The Europe Controller, the Accountant will provide day to day support to the Europe Controller and the Finance Director. The successful individual will be responsible for delivery of management accounts for their responsible entity/entities, delivering a range of financial reports and processes, helping to manage the daily, weekly and monthly accounting processes.
This is a brand new role for Motive in Norway, and offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding region, where your contributions will directly support strategic growth and operational excellence. As the business continues to grow, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and financial activities, working closely with senior leaders. You'll benefit from a collaborative team culture and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment where your insights and expertise will help shape the future of the business.
About the Team:
You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team, with key operations based in the Scandanavian region. As Motive team continues to expand, our finance team in Norway plays an integral role in supporting the business's financial health and smooth operations. You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting variance analysis and commentary
Preparation of inputs into monthly consolidated financial reporting pack ensuring adherence to group accounting policies
Preparation of end of project costing reports
Support Quarterly Group VAT returns
Preparation of weekly cashflow forecasts
Preparation of inputs into year-end accounts and liaison with Auditors
Input to budgeting and forecasting process
Proactively suggest and implement process improvements
Working to specific deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group.
To uphold the Motive Offshore Group People Values.
Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Position is suited to an experienced accountant with extensive experience working as a Accountant. Consideration also will be given to part qualified, qualified by experience and fully qualified accountants
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, with the ability to set up and manage the accounting function of a fast-paced business.
Experienced and competent user of Sage and Excel
Previous experience of finance system upgrades
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidential information
High levels of attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to foster effective working relationships
Ability to deal with fast moving projects
Must have the ability to work on their own or as part of a team
What Motive Can Offer You:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Competitive Salary
Feriepenger (Holiday Pay)
Private Treatment Insurance
Employer Pension contribution
Long Service Awards
Employee Referral Scheme
Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities…
Paid Volunteer Days
Support with professional fees (subject to approval)
Why should you apply?
Opportunity:
Motive is an ambitious global business and is committed to continued growth in Norway.
You'll be supported by your Norway team and the wider Finance division, but you'll be the key person ensuring financial compliance and reporting for Motive in this region
Work directly with Management & External Advisors and have real impact
Help reshape the financial processes for the Norway office
Become an integral part of the Norway team as it continues to grow & contribute to developing a positive team culture.
Company Culture:
Be part of a Values led business that prioritises communication, responsibility and wellness.
Motive offers a trust-based management style - they'll empower you to generate ideas and provide solutions.
An emphasis on staff development, with opportunities to gain new skills, qualifications and progress your career!
Become part of a global business and collaborate with employees in multiple regions.
Excited by this opportunity? You should be!
Join Motive, grow your career, and become a key player in a fabulous team that make things happen!
No fixed closing date - this opportunity will close as suitable candidates apply so please dont delay… apply today!
#OneTeamOneMotive
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