Finance Assistant (Construction) – Full Time Office Based
Salary - £30,000 - £36,000 p/a
Location - Cambridge
Temp or Permanent Opportunity | Long-term View
We are working with a well-established construction-related business who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to support their finance function. This role would suit someone junior to intermediate, with hands-on experience in accounts and strong credit control skills, who is keen to develop within a stable business environment.
The successful candidate will be office based full time, working closely with and reporting directly into the Finance Manager, gaining day-to-day exposure across the finance function.
The Role
Initially, the role will be credit control heavy, with responsibility for chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining strong cash flow, before developing into broader finance support.
Key responsibilities will include:
Credit control – chasing outstanding invoices via phone and email
Maintaining accurate accounts receivable records
Raising sales invoices and statements
Resolving invoice queries with internal teams and customers
Processing supplier invoices and assisting with accounts payable
Supporting bank reconciliations
Assisting with general bookkeeping and finance administration
Working closely with the Finance Manager on day-to-day finance tasks
About You
Previous experience in a finance/accounts assistant or credit control role
Construction industry experience is desirable but not essential
Strong communicator, confident chasing payments
Organised, detail-oriented and reliable
Comfortable working full time in an office environment
Level 3 NVQ / AAT (or equivalent) would be advantageous but not essential
What’s On Offer
Open to temporary or permanent candidates
Long-term opportunity with the intention of building a permanent team
Hands-on role with close mentorship and development
Stable, growing business environment
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a finance career, gain exposure within construction, and work closely with an experienced Manager.
If this sounds of interest please send your CV along with any further supporting information you wish to or call Jayne on (phone number removed), for a confidential chat