Accountant/Finance Assistant Greater London
Job description
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Accountant/Finance Assistant – Oak Specialist Services Uxbridge Oak Specialist Services is looking to recruit a Accountant/Finance Assistant to provide finance support to the Senior Finance Manager. Ideally, you will based in or around the Uxbridge area or will be easily commutable to this location. What you will be doing: Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial information reported in Ledgers and Management Accounts in accordance with the Finance timetable. Undertake various finance-related tasks which may include: Credit checks on customer for new projects. Managing and updating Finance team CVRs. Assisting HY and FY Audit Assisting in the completion of the month end reporting Undertaking cash management reporting within the CVR process. Assisting in the preparation of supplementary schedules for Management Accounts. Assisting in the completion of the overhead report. Supporting the preparation of weekly cash reporting. Ensuring sales invoices from client certificates are raised accurately. Monitoring the sales ledger for prompt updating of receipts (to SSC). Credit control to ensure timely collection of monies owed. Managing intercompany transactions. Preparing and posting Oracle journals. Providing support to more senior members when required This is not an exhaustive list of duties. About You: The successful candidate will be an organised and motivated individual who enjoys the joint challenges of learning and developing their career. The candidate should be adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities and be able to cope well with working in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should be able to meet regular reporting deadlines balanced with reacting to ad hoc requests simultaneously. Ability to analyse and interpret data. A customer focused approach. Proactive and willing to learn. Willingness to get involved in key initiatives. The ability to understand finance and accounting principles in relation to the Construction Industry Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous. Preferably working towards a professional finance qualification or the willingness to undertake relevant professional qualifications. Previous experience of Oracle would be beneficial. Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages. What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal ors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Our benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role About us: Named or of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Oak Specialist Services business please contact John Kobelt at [email protected] #LI-JK1 Additional Information: Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. A full job description for this role is available upon request. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Galliford Try
