Finance Assistant - Construction

Finance Assistant

Overview

An opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation within a collaborative finance team. The role supports day-to-day financial operations and works closely with the Management Accountant, helping maintain accurate financial records while supporting project and operational activities.

This position offers the chance to expand accounting knowledge and become an integral part of a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Control all aspects of Accounts Payable.

Allocate purchase invoices to Purchase Orders, ensuring project costs are correctly assigned to project records.

Perform monthly supplier reconciliations.

Manage supplier accounts, including completing new credit applications.

Assist with project billing and customer invoicing when required.

Reconcile expense management systems and allocate costs to relevant projects.

Support the onboarding of new customers and update financial systems with project information.

Allocate day-to-day project costs within project management software.

Perform bank reconciliations.

Complete finance-related reconciliations and checks as required.

Undertake ad hoc finance tasks when necessary.

Assist with management accounting duties and reporting requirements.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will enjoy working within a small, collaborative team and demonstrate strong organisational and financial administration skills.

Key requirements:

Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification, or qualified by experience with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role.

A team player who enjoys working within a supportive and close-knit team environment.

A self-starter who can work independently and take initiative.

Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.

Strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationship management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Enthusiastic, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality work and positive business outcomes