JOB DESCRIPTION
To assist in the smooth running of the Finance Department at site. Be point of contact for the site team on any finance queries that may come to light on a day to day basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* To 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.
* Recording, processing and investigating invoice queries and ensuring a timely resolution.
* Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Inputting 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.
Essential
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* 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.
Desirable
* Experience of using EnterpriseOne (E1) or other accountancy software.
* Previous experience in an accounting or accounts assistant position.
* Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, document and finance management systems)
Essential
QUALIFICATIONS
* At least 9 GCSE's
* Relevant A-Levels or BTech qualifications
ABOUT US
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.
We do share individual feedback following an interview .
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