Financial Assistant

Aureos; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Finance Assistant for its Energy Business Division in Crewe. This role involves performing daily bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries, supporting audits, and managing fixed assets. The ideal candidate will be working towards an AAT qualification or studying CIMA/ACCA and proficient in Excel. Comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday and wellness programs are provided.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Cycle To Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and pursuing AAT/CIMA/ACCA.
• Experience in finance and accounting roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries.
• Support year-end audit processes and manage fixed assets.
• Collaborate with the commercial team and other stakeholders.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

Working towards AAT qualification or studying CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Aureos, formerly known as Keltbray, is recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support our Energy Business Division. This position is based at our Crewe office, five days a week.

Aureos is a multi-disciplinary energy and transport networks specialist engineering services provider. We operate across the design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and crisis response of critical infrastructures in sectors such as power, renewables, nuclear decommissioning, railways, highways, and local government.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries for month-end closing
• Process monthly expenses
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Support year-end audit processes
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation postings
• Process weekly adhoc payments
• Collaborate with the commercial team and other stakeholders
• Perform ad hoc duties as required

Experience & Qualifications

• Working towards AAT qualification or studying CIMA/ACCA
• Proficient in Excel

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for two business units
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end
• Ensure all actions are documented in monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with year-end audit schedules and testing
• Perform cash forecasting
• Handle VAT return preparation
• Review monthly expenses and prepare payments

About Aureos

We deliver vital energy infrastructure across the UK, including decommissioning power assets, designing and constructing regional and national electricity networks, and expanding substations. Our expertise covers civil and electrical engineering, earthworks, FRC structures, steelwork & cladding, overhead lines, HV substations, cable tunnels, and distribution networks.

Team Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Internal Occupational Health Team
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Online Dentist Service
• Virtual GP
• Gym Discount
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Death in Service Cover
• Childcare Discounts
• Eye Tests
• Winter Flu Jabs
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Additional Day Off for Big Birthdays (ending in 0 or 5)

Equal Opportunities

Aureos is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment based on gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or other protected characteristics, nor are they disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be justified.