Finance Assistant

Nuclearinst; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as a Finance Assistant in London, supporting the Major Projects team at the Old Oak Common development. This role involves reviewing financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and liaising with project staff to drive efficiencies. You'll be part of a significant construction project that aims to enhance the UK's rail network.

Benefits

Smart working with flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Willing to study / Early stages AAT.
• High level of Integrity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts transactions for accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Report to Finance Manager on process issues.

Skills

Integrity

Proactivity

Communication

Education

AAT

Tools

R12

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our outstanding Major Projects team to work at our Old Oak Common development in London – join us and be part of the largest construction project in the UK.

HS2s new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UKs best-connected rail station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide highspeed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports. Incorporating passenger and retail facilities, the new station will provide an exceptional customer experience for both passengers and visitors to the station.

What you'll be doing

• Review accounts transactions including plant returns, material receipts, GRN’s etc to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Interfaces directly with project staff to ensure projects receive adequate support and guidance from the site support function. Keep up to date with any changes to R12.
• Understand Balfour Beatty’s commitment to the Prompt Payment Code and look to query / resolve invoices in a timely manner. Liaise with other departments within BBVS to gain approval for invoices where required
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with the Integrated Management System
  (BMS). Ensure that all relevant Health & Safety requirements are met, and safe working practices are adopted at all times.
• Liaise with the Supplier Invoices Team in Newcastle (Shared Services Centre) to
  upload JV invoices into R12 where not delivered by Tradex.
• Report to Finance Manager on issues pertaining to processes. Work with Assistant
  Project Accountant to drive efficiencies across the wider business.
• Review Timesheet Portal timesheet entries when required to verify time spent on the project.
• Work with the wider Finance team to ensure that effective and efficient control
  mechanisms are always maintained in the ledgers

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Willing to study / Early stages AAT.
• Awareness of cost control.
• High level of Integrity.
• Proactive a diligent nature with a can-do attitude.

Desirable but not essential

• Ideally Site Support experience understanding the relationship between costs and the overall finance position.
• Detailed knowledge of R12.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with previous experience in working on a large fast-moving construction project.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the business

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]

Job Reference: BBUK13514