Finance Assistant - Invoicing & Project Cost (Hybrid)

Costain Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain Group in Brighton, East Sussex, is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day‑to‑day financial processes within the finance team. You will process invoices, maintain records and assist with project cost reporting in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has GCSEs including Maths and English, along with strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with accounting concepts is beneficial, and a proactive team player is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance team and handling invoices.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and timely against purchase orders.
• Verify invoices against supporting documentation.
• Assist with project cost records, accruals and month-end processes.
• Prepare and post journals with approvals.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting.
• Provide ad hoc finance administration support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

AAT, GNVQ or other Finance/Business qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Costain Group in Brighton, East Sussex, is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day‑to‑day financial processes within the finance team. You will process invoices, maintain records and assist with project cost reporting in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has GCSEs including Maths and English, along with strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with accounting concepts is beneficial, and a proactive team player is welcome.