About the role

  • Finance Assistant ensuring smooth operation of the finance department by performing administrative tasks and supporting the accounts team.

Responsibilities

  • To assist the Accounts function with site account tasks as required, to ensure accurate and timely records.
  • Reconcile creditor accounts, fuel charges, purchase cards and other similar administrative support duties.
  • Recording, processing and investigating invoice queries and ensuring a timely resolution.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as required.
  • Inputting cost journals in line with relevant procedures with appropriate approval and communication.
  • Assist accounting team with month end processes, ensuring accurate recording of costs.
  • Processing and administrating weekly payroll.
  • Process allocated staff expenses in accordance with the Costain policy.

Requirements

  • Relevant A-Levels or BTech qualifications.
  • Studying towards an accountancy qualification
  • Future goal to start studying towards an accountancy qualification
  • Ability to work well under pressure, solving problems in a calm and rational manner and always acting with integrity.
  • Have clear written and oral communication skills.
  • Is a good team player and demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Keen to learn and to be challenged.
  • Experience of using EnterpriseOne (E1) or other accountancy software.
  • Previous experience in an accounting or accounts assistant position.
  • Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, document and finance management systems)

Benefits

  • A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Job title

Finance Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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