Finance Assistant - London

Balfour Beatty; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Assistant in the Major Projects team, contributing to the UK's largest construction project. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the financial aspects of iconic infrastructure developments, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and compliance with health and safety standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every team member can thrive. Enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies, while playing a crucial role in shaping the future of UK infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Share incentives

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Willingness to study and progress in AAT qualification.
• Awareness of cost control and financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review account transactions for accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project staff and finance teams for effective control.

Skills

AAT (early stages)

Cost control awareness

Integrity

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

R12

Timesheet Portal

Job description

About the role

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

HS2's new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK's 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 feature six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. It will also provide high-speed 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 station aims to offer an exceptional customer experience.

What you'll be doing

1. Review account transactions, including plant returns, material receipts, and GRNs, to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
2. Interface directly with project staff to provide support and guidance from the site support function. Keep up to date with any changes to R12.
3. Maintain awareness of and compliance with the Integrated Management System (BMS). Ensure all relevant Health & Safety requirements are met, and safe working practices are adopted at all times.
4. Liaise with the Supplier Invoices Team in Newcastle (Shared Services Centre) to upload JV invoices into R12 where not delivered by Tradex.
5. Report to the Finance Manager on process-related issues. Collaborate with the Assistant Project Accountant to drive efficiencies across the wider business.
6. Review timesheet entries in the Timesheet Portal to verify time spent on the project.
7. Work with the wider Finance team to ensure effective control mechanisms are 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 and diligent with a can-do attitude.

Desirable but not essential

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

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports the economy and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension schemes, share incentives, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering iconic infrastructure projects like HS2 and Hinkley Point C. We leverage the latest technology to deliver sustainable solutions that create lasting legacies.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for a successful workplace. Through our strategies and memberships, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit our website.

We are committed to fairness and inclusivity in our recruitment process and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, offering support to applicants with disabilities.

If you have feedback on our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. To apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.