Junior Finance Assistant

CSC Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant to support the finance team within a dynamic construction environment.

This role offers exposure to supplier invoices, project costing, payroll input, and month-end processes on varied commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, solid Excel/Office knowledge, and a proactive attitude to learn and develop within a finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within administration, accounts, finance, or bookkeeping is desirable.
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the processing of supplier invoices and subcontractor payments.
• Supporting purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Raising and issuing client invoices.
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Supporting payroll administration and timesheet processing.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and project cost information.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and finance administration.
• Liaising with project teams, site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding financial matters.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc accounting duties and reporting requirements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Learning mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking to kick-start your career in finance within a fast-paced and rewarding construction environment?

We are working with a well-established construction contractor delivering projects across commercial, residential, infrastructure, and fit-out sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated Junior Finance Assistant to support the finance team and gain exposure to all aspects of construction accounting and project finance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration skills, attention to detail, and an interest in developing a long-term career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the processing of supplier invoices and subcontractor payments.
• Supporting purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Raising and issuing client invoices.
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Supporting payroll administration and timesheet processing.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and project cost information.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and finance administration.
• Liaising with project teams, site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding financial matters.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc accounting duties and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience within administration, accounts, finance, or bookkeeping is desirable.
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.