Job Title: Finance Assistant (Site-Based)
Location: GU23 6BA - Surrey
Pay Rate: £17.79 per hour via PAYE
Client: Equans
Duration: 3 months initially, with strong likelihood of extension (project expected to run 3-6 months)
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week. Part-time considered for the right person. Flexible hours but must work onsite to maintain visibility with client teams.
EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant to support a major motorway infrastructure project. This is a site-based finance support role, working closely with commercial, operational and client teams.
All costs incurred on site must be recorded, evidenced, and backed up for the client. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing documentation, processing financial information, tracking hours worked, and supporting reporting and forecasting activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work alongside site-based operational and commercial teams, and liaise directly with the client.
2. Produce detailed cost reports and supporting documentation.
3. Review and process purchase orders, invoices, goods receipt information and cost data in SAP.
4. Track site labour hours, check timesheets, and record hours into internal systems.
5. Prepare plan sheets for the client.
6. Assist in monthly management accounting activities and client applications for payment.
7. Support rolling forecasts by analysing spend, updating Excel trackers, and advising teams on expenditure.
8. Conduct contract spend analysis, monitor commitments, and support quantity surveying tasks.
9. Ensure adherence to financial processes, including purchase orders, tender sign-off, billing and expenses.
10. Support year-end audit preparation for areas of responsibility.
11. Assist with debt management, WIP recovery and invoice accuracy.
12. Provide general support to ongoing system improvements.
13. Participate in on-site handovers and training, including further SAP tasks such as job number creation.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
14. Ability to work independently on-site with limited direct supervision.
15. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with finance, commercial and operational teams.
16. Good Excel capability (VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, basic formulas, pivot tables beneficial).
17. Previous experience in a finance or accounts-related role (e.g., posting invoices, working with purchase orders, goods receipting).
18. Comfortable working in a busy, high-traffic site office environment.
19. Must be a driver due to location access.
Desirable
20. Experience with SAP.
21. AAT studies or similar finance knowledge (not essential).
22. Experience supporting large infrastructure or construction projects.
What Happens Now?
Once you've submitted your application, you can expect to hear from us within 2-4 days to discuss your suitability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation, followed by a formal interview with the hiring team. We aim to keep the process clear, efficient, and transparent, keeping you updated every step of the way. You'll be receiving recruiter call from the Manchester based number (0161/+44 161)