Finance Assistant

Role Overview

• 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.
• Record, process and investigate invoice queries and ensure a timely resolution.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Input cost journals in line with relevant procedures with appropriate approval and communication.
• Assist accounting team with month end processes, ensuring accurate recording of costs.
• Process allocated staff expenses in accordance with the Costain policy.

Requirements

• At least 9 GCSE's
• Relevant A-Levels or BTech qualifications
• 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 (Desirable).
• Previous experience in an accounting or accounts assistant position (Desirable).
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, document and finance management systems) (Desirable).

Benefits

• Disability Confident employer that 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.
• Opportunity to receive individual feedback following an interview.