Finance Services Assistant

Lendlease; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London seeks a Finance Services Transactions Analyst to support financial operations ensuring accuracy and compliance. You'll manage accounts payable and receivable tasks, and collaborate across departments to enhance service delivery. Required skills include proficiency in Oracle and Microsoft tools, and strong attention to detail. This role offers flexible work options and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace culture and personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Industry leading parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance or shared services covering AP, AR, and MDM.
• Strong working knowledge of an ERP system (Oracle).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Allocate incoming payments and manage customer queries.
• Review employee expense claims for policy compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Services Transactions Analyst to support the day-to-day operations of our transactional finance processes. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial transactions across the business.

You will be responsible for activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Master Data Management, and Customer Services, contributing to the smooth running of financial operations and supporting internal controls and reporting requirements. The role will involve usage of Oracle Fusion and Microsoft Office applications.

Roles & responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices in a timely manner and line with company policies.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Support the execution of regular payment runs.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor and allocate incoming payments accurately.
• Manage queries relating to customer invoicing and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with credit control and reconciliation tasks.

Expenses

• Review employee expense claims ensuring policy compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on expense submission.
• Assist with audit and reporting requirements related to expenses.

Master Data Management

• Maintain accurate vendor, customer, and financial master data records.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation.

Customer Services

• Act as a key contact for finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery and process efficiency.

General Support & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation.

Experience & background

• Experience in a transactional finance or shared services environment ideally covering AP, AR, and MDM.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP system (Oracle).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of financial compliance, controls, and reporting standards.

We will provide

• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.