Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant required for a fixed term contract for 6 Months in CV8.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to provide temporary support to the Project Controls and Finance teams during a period of finance system transition and operational change.

The successful candidate will support sales ledger activities, cash receipt processing, customer invoicing, and wider finance administration tasks. This role will also assist with ongoing finance migration activities and provide ad-hoc support across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities
Finance & Operations
Process sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently
Raise applications, certificates, and customer invoices using Business Central
Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales ledger records
Provide cash receipt posting information to the Shared Service Centre (SSC)
Monitor aged debtor balances and assist with overdue account follow-up
Process credit insurance requests for upcoming projects
Assist in resolving supplier and invoice queries
Support finance migration activities and other ad-hoc finance tasks as required
Produce reports and provide administrative support to the wider finance team

Customer & Stakeholder Support
Respond professionally and efficiently to requests from customers and internal branch teams
Support the accounts team in delivering a high standard of service

Team & Culture
Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the workplace
Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and operational teams

Skills & Experience
Essential
Previous experience working within a finance or accounts team
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
Experience in a project accounting or construction-related environment
Familiarity with Business Central or similar finance systems

Personal Attributes
Able to work independently once trained
Organised, accurate, and conscientious
Flexible and willing to support wider team activities
Strong communication and interpersonal skill