Job Description

Finance Assistant required for a fixed term contract for 6 Months in CV8.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to provide temporary support to the Project Controls and Finance teams during a period of finance system transition and operational change.

The successful candidate will support sales ledger activities, cash receipt processing, customer invoicing, and wider finance administration tasks. This role will also assist with ongoing finance migration activities and provide ad-hoc support across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Operations

Process sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently

Raise applications, certificates, and customer invoices using Business Central

Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales ledger records

Provide cash receipt posting information to the Shared Service Centre (SSC)

Monitor aged debtor balances and assist with overdue account follow-up

Process credit insurance requests for upcoming projects

Assist in resolving supplier and invoice queries

Support finance migration activities and other ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Produce reports and provide administrative support to the wider finance team

Customer & Stakeholder Support

Respond professionally and efficiently to requests from customers and internal branch teams

Support the accounts team in delivering a high standard of service

Team & Culture

Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the workplace

Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and operational teams

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience working within a finance or accounts team

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

Experience in a project accounting or construction-related environment

Familiarity with Business Central or similar finance systems

Personal Attributes

Able to work independently once trained

Organised, accurate, and conscientious

Flexible and willing to support wider team activities

Strong communication and interpersonal skill