* This role is a 12 month fixed-term contract*
Make your mark at BRE!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
This role will support the Finance team in managing cash, reconciliations, and statutory reporting. Key responsibilities include:
* Acting as the day-to-day point of contact with company bankers and maintaining bank mandates.
* Monitoring daily bank activity and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
* Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and management accounts for the Irish entity.
* Processing staff expenses, credit card transactions, and online sales ledger receipts.
* Updating working capital spreadsheets, forecasts, and exchange rates.
* Supporting statutory reporting, including Irish VAT returns, audits, and other regulatory submissions.
* Assisting with month-end close, ad-hoc financial queries, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team.
What We Are Looking For
* Studying towards ACCA or CIMA qualification.
* Strong experience in reconciliations and financial reporting.
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
* Experience with bank account management, payments, and cash monitoring.
* Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements, including VAT and audits.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
* Familiarity with financial systems such as D365 F&SCM, Unit4 Agresso, or similar is desirable.
* Cashiering experience and experience of system upgrade processes are advantageous.
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
* Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
* Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
* Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
* HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
* Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
* Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
* Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Work Location Options
Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (Once every 1-2 months).
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.