Financial Analyst

BAM UK & Ireland; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst for their Hemel Hempstead office on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will support financial functions, oversee tax submissions, and maintain ledger integrity. The role requires a fully qualified accountant with strong balance sheet reconciliation experience and excellent communication skills. Join a mission-driven team focused on creating a sustainable tomorrow and enjoy benefits including matched pension contributions and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

8% matched pension contributions

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in balance sheet reconciliation and compliance.
• Preferably knowledge of the construction industry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the FSS GL and Treasury Manager implement the Finance TOM.
• Oversee timely submission of direct tax submissions.
• Prepare GL balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Balance sheet reconciliation

Communication skills

Team player

SAP experience

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland are looking for a Finance Analyst to be based from our Hemel Hempstead office on a hybrid basis.

Location

Hemel Hempstead office, hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the FSS GL and Treasury Manager implement the Finance TOM for relevant FSS areas.
• Oversee and deliver the timely submission of direct tax submissions, (VAT, RCT, PAYE).
• GL balance sheet reconciliations preparation, overview, and communication to the business for their assigned area.
• Journal processing ensuring requests have appropriate approval and have suitable back up.
• Lease administration and accounting.
• Management of the intercompany process.
• VAT return preparation and overall coordination.
• Project and contract administration.
• Deal with Audit queries in a timely manner.
• Ensure continuity and standardisation of all processes within your relevant areas across the UK&I.
• Assist with ad hoc FSS Initiatives as required.
• Display the BAM Core values of Inclusiveness, Reliability, Sustainability, Collaboration and Ownership.
• Pro‑active approach to problems – the ability to spot potential errors and resolve.
• Maintain integrity on all assigned ledgers for the UK business and ensure timely and accurate submission and VAT and other regulatory returns.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant, ideally with some audit background.
• Experience in balance sheet reconciliation / compliance.
• Preferably construction industry knowledge.
• Experience working in large, complex organisations with many entities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong IT knowledge, ideally with ERP (SAP) experience.
• Team player who works well as part of a team.
• A wide range of family‑friendly policies.
• 8% matched pension contributions.
• Life assurance.
• 26 days holiday.
• Personal and professional development.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high‑quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The Application Process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. Join us in Making Possible.