Finance Analyst

BAM UK & Ireland; Kildare; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity & paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland, based in Kill, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Finance Shared Services team. The role focuses on maintaining ledger integrity across UK&I operations, supporting month-end close, and delivering high-quality accounting services.

The successful candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, ERP/Excel skills, and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels to meet tight deadlines and SLA targets.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent professional qualification.
• GL experience preferred in construction or similar industry.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, VAT and payroll tax concepts.
• Experience in a finance accounting role with attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of control accounts, journals and month-end close processes.
• Oversee VAT, RCT, PAYE submissions and lease accounting administration.
• GL balance sheet reconciliations and communication with the business.
• Journal processing with approvals and adequate backups.
• Lease administration and intercompany process management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Team player

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Education

Part-Qualified Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

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.

About The Role

We are hiring a Finance Analyst to join our finance team in Kill, Co.Kildare.

Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing Finance team.

This role is an integral part of the Finance Shared Services team, delivering high quality accounting services in line with business expectations. We are looking for an enthusiastic, strong team player with good accounting knowledge, and a demonstrated flexibility in supporting team deadlines.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction, civil and FM projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with great benefits.

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• .....and many more great perks.

Making Possible

Provide support and maintain integrity on all ledgers but specifically GL across the UK&I Division. Partner with all staff but primarily commercial and finance to build capability.

Key responsibilities include;

• Reconciliation of all control accounts, journals, and tasks aligned to the integrity of month end close.
• Oversee processes for the timely submission of direct tax submissions, (VAT, RCT, PAYE) and Lease accounting administration.
• GL balance sheet reconciliations preparation, overview, and communication to the business.
• 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.
• Reconciliation of the Payroll Control accounts, Project and contract administration.
• Audit queries.

What do you bring to the role?

• Part - Qualified accountant.
• GL experience withing the construction industry (desirable).
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, DRC, RCT and VAT and intermediate level Excel skills.
• Experience working in a finance accounting role.
• Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accurate data entry and accurate checking of all ledger entries.
• Ability to communicate whilst dealing with stakeholders of all levels. Target driven and used to managing to strict SLA’s.
• Pro-active approach to problems – the ability to spot potential errors and resolve.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders in a professional manner at all levels.
• Enthusiastic team player who takes pride in their work.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and drive this behaviour in others.
• Ability to make decisions and escape where required.
• First class written and oral communication skills.
• Concise understanding of the BAM values.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.