Costain Group PLC

Finance Assistant

Costain Group PLC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: County Durham • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • To assist the Accounts function with site account tasks as required, to ensure accurate and timely records.
  • Reconcile creditor accounts, fuel charges, purchase cards and other similar administrative support duties.
  • Recording, processing and investigating invoice queries and ensuring a timely resolution.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as required.
  • Inputting cost journals in line with relevant procedures with appropriate approval and communication.
  • Assist accounting team with month end processes, ensuring accurate recording of costs.
  • Processing and administrating weekly payroll.
  • Process allocated staff expenses in accordance with the Costain policy.

Requirements

  • Relevant A-Levels or BTech qualifications.
  • Studying towards an accountancy qualification
  • Future goal to start studying towards an accountancy qualification
  • Ability to work well under pressure, solving problems in a calm and rational manner and always acting with integrity.
  • Have clear written and oral communication skills.
  • Is a good team player and demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Keen to learn and to be challenged.
  • Experience of using EnterpriseOne (E1) or other accountancy software.
  • Previous experience in an accounting or accounts assistant position.
  • Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, document and finance management systems)
Benefits
  • A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
reconciliationinvoice processingpayroll processingcost journal inputtingadministrative supportproblem solvingaccountingfinancial management
Soft Skills
communicationteam playerintegrityability to work under pressurepositive attitudewillingness to learncalm demeanor
Certifications
A-LevelsBTech qualificationsaccountancy qualification (studying towards)