Finance Assistant

Kier Group plc.; Salford; Ibrido; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Financial Shared Service Centre in Salford, with hybrid working and two days a week in the office.

You will handle supplier invoices, lead the day-to-day financial transactions, and support month-end close in a busy SSC environment. You'll bring experience in a high-volume, shared services role, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and a collaborative approach to resolving queries and improving processes.

Competenze

• Experience in a similar role in a high-volume, shared services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills; accurate and proactive.

Mansioni

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and documentation in line with company policies.
• Resolve invoice queries and maintain clean ledgers by reconciling statements and clearing outstanding items.
• Support payment runs, processing expense claims and administering procurement cards.
• Raise customer invoices, resolve billing queries and process customer payments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls, including through automation.

Conoscenze

Excel

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Financial Shared Service Centre team based in Salford, Location: Salford - Hybrid working available with travel to the office required 2 days per week Hours: 37.5 per week 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Financial Shared Service Centre, where you'll support high-quality, customer-focused finance services across Kier. You'll work with suppliers, customers, business units, site teams, and Group Procurement to resolve queries, maintain accurate ledgers, and meet agreed service standards. This role offers variety, collaboration, and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Finance Assistant, you'll be working within the Financial Shared Service Centre team, supporting them in ensuring financial transactions and administration are processed accurately and promptly. Your day to day will include:

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes, and documentation in line with company policies
• Resolving invoice queries and maintaining clean ledgers by reconciling statements and clearing outstanding items
• Supporting payment runs, processing expense claims, and administering procurement cards
• Raising customer invoices, resolving billing queries, and processing customer payments
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls, including through automation

You have experience in a similar role ideally within a high volume, shared services environment

• You're proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
• You have strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• You possess excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage and reprioritise workload to meet deadlines
• You demonstrate a high level of accuracy, a diligent and self-motivated approach, and a collaborative, service-focused attitude