Are you a highly organised and hands‑on finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys being involved across all financial areas of a growing business?
Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a successful and rapidly expanding civil engineering company based in County Durham, delivering a high volume of projects across the North East.
Our client is seeking a Finance Officer Associate to join their close‑knit team, supporting both financial and general office operations. This is a varied, hands‑on role offering real exposure across finance, payroll, administration, and operational support within a high‑growth business.
With a turnover of approximately £52 million and ambitious plans for continued growth, the company is entering an exciting phase of expansion. The role is initially based in County Durham, with a planned relocation to Tyne & Wear in August 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a broad finance and office role within a dynamic construction environment, with genuine scope to develop and progress as the business continues to scale.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Managing the month‑end close process, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and financial adjustments to ensure accurate reporting
* Producing and maintaining balance sheets and carrying out detailed bank reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
* Preparing management financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements and balance sheets, to support the Finance Director
* Maintaining full control of sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
* Processing payroll‑related activities and supporting both weekly and monthly payroll functions
* Managing and processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable operations
* Completing VAT returns, CIS submissions, PAYE processes, and supporting wider tax compliance requirements including Corporation Tax
* Processing weekly sales reports, journals, and ensuring accurate financial data entry across systems
* Actively supporting cash flow management, ensuring liquidity is maintained across the business
* Assisting with procurement processes, including supplier communication and cost control
* Performing cost analysis to identify efficiencies and support business savings opportunities
* Contributing to the improvement and implementation of administrative and financial processes to increase operational efficiency
* Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations across site and office functions
What We're Looking For:
* Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or office/finance hybrid role (construction experience advantageous)
* Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including month‑end processes and ledger management
* Experience with payroll, invoices, and financial reporting
* Confident working with Excel and financial systems
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
* Knowledge of VAT, CIS, PAYE, and general compliance processes is highly desirable
* A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to manage a varied workload
* Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across operational and commercial teams
Role Information:
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Full‑time, Monday to Friday
* Office‑based in County Durham with relocation to Tyne & Wear (August 2026)
* Opportunity to join a £52m turnover business with significant growth plans
* Broad, varied role with excellent long‑term progression potential
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