Greg Storey

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a Global EPC Contractor within the UK's Power Industry on a 12 months fixed term contract based out of Central London. The Payroll Administrator comes with a salary from £30,000 to £35,000 per year. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Process end-to-end payroll for weekly and monthly staff, including site-based and office employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Administer payroll for a mix of PAYE staff, contractors, and potentially CIS workers in line with UK regulations
• Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and pensions auto-enrolment contributions
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, and project assignments
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions, tax code updates, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable)
• Liaise with HR and project teams to ensure accurate capture of timesheets, overtime, allowances, and site-based uplift payments
• Support payroll for project-based environments, including cost allocation to specific sites or contracts
• Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with audits by maintaining clear payroll documentation and supporting internal/external audit requests
• Work with finance teams on payroll journals, month-end reporting, and cost forecasting related to labour across EPC projects

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Payroll Administrator position:

• Central London
• £30,000 to £35,000 salary
• Immediate start date
• 12 months fixed term contract

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Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Project Finance Controller to join the EPC Contractor to oversee and manage the costs across 2 Converter Stations in Durham and Torness. This role is a fixed term contract position for 24 months.

The Project Finance Controller position comes with a salary from £55,000 to £70,000 plus company benefits. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Oversee full financial governance and performance across two concurrent EPC projects (Durham and Torness), ensuring robust control of all project ingoings and outgoings.
• Lead consolidated budget management, cost control, and forecasting, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial positions through to project completion.
• Produce and present weekly and monthly financial reports using advanced Excel models and SAP, providing clear visibility to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor actuals vs budget and forecast, identifying variances, trends, and financial risks, and proactively recommending corrective actions.
• Take ownership of cash flow forecasting and working capital management, ensuring alignment with project milestones and commercial commitments.
• Govern and approve contractor and supplier spend, ensuring all costs are validated against contractual terms, purchase orders, and approved budgets within SAP.
• Control and track variations, change orders, and claims, ensuring all financial impacts are accurately assessed, captured, and reported.
• Act as the key financial interface between project, commercial, and finance teams, ensuring alignment between site activity and financial reporting.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting tools and cost control frameworks (Excel-based and system-driven), ensuring consistency and auditability across both projects.
• Provide strategic financial insight and performance analysis to support decision-making at project and senior leadership level.
• Ensure strict adherence to EPC financial controls, governance processes, and audit requirements.
• Lead financial input into project close-out and final accounts, ensuring full cost reconciliation and accurate financial completion.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Project Finance Controller position:

• County Durham
• Immediate start
• £55,000 to £70,000
• 24 month fixed term contract

INDOW

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join the Finance Division for a growing EPC Contractor within the Power and Renewable Energy Industries on a 12 months fixed term contract basis in Central London.

The Accountant position comes with a salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and trial balance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial records
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in line with group reporting requirements and consolidation timelines
• Manage SAP S/4HANA (Finance/FA module) activities, including postings, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
• Oversee and coordinate the year-end and interim external audit process, acting as the main point of contact for auditors
• Support group consolidation by preparing and submitting accurate financial data within strict deadlines
• Liaise closely with the tax team to ensure compliance with UK tax regulations, VAT returns, and statutory requirements
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. UK GAAP / IFRS)
• Collaborate with UK and HQ teams to ensure consistency in financial processes, controls, and reporting standards
• Contribute to process improvements and system efficiencies within SAP S/4HANA and wider finance operations

Location, salary and timeframe of the Accountant position:

• Central London
• Salary - £45,000 to £55,000
• Start date - May 2026
• 12 months fixed term contract

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