Finance Assistant

Kier Group plc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services firm in Manchester seeks a Finance Assistant to join their Finance Shared Services Centre. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing billing and cash allocation, and reconciling bank accounts. The role requires GCSEs in Maths and English, proficiency in MS Office, and experience with ERP systems. Flexible working arrangements support a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Agile working environment

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• You have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerBI.
• Experience with ERP systems like Oracle, Causeway or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Managing customer billing and debt collection.
• Reconciling bank accounts and supporting treasury activities.
• Handling supplier and customer queries.

Skills

Processing supplier invoices

Debt collection

Cash allocation

Reconciliation

MS Office (Excel, PowerBI)

ERP systems (Oracle, Causeway, SAP)

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Fixed term contract for 12 months - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for? As a Finance Assistant, you'll be working within the Finance Shared Services Centre team, them in processing financial transactions across Accounts Payable, Subcontractor Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions. Your day to day will include:

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Processing supplier invoices, payments, expenses, and procurement card transactions
• Managing customer billing, debt collection, and cash allocation
• Reconciling bank accounts and supporting treasury activities
• Handling supplier and customer queries and maintaining accurate ledgers
• Supporting process improvements and automation initiatives
  You have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English, and are proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerBI)
• You've worked with ERP systems like Oracle, Causeway, or SAP
• You're organised, accurate, and a strong communicator with a proactive approach
  The FSSC is a forward-thinking organisation that successfully operates a fully agile way of working, which will provide you with the option to work from home and a minimum of two days per week from our Salford Quays office. Our ways of working support high standards of service delivery and puts trust in our colleagues to deliver., Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.