Assisting the wider contract and team members with processing purchase orders, goods receipting answering general queries, such as supplier payments.
Contribute to the commercial objectives of the contract to achieve value for money and support the cost-effective delivery of work.
Supporting the monthly application process through the production of financial and cost reports and dealing with transactional queries
Preparing and posting accurate Journals, Accruals and Prepayments in line with Accounting Policies and accurate cost allocations.
Ensuring that financial controls are adequate and in place, and all processes are performed in accordance with The Costain Way and Costain financial procedures.
P&L Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Cash Management
Management of the TEFA Timesheet system to ensure all costs are captured accurately and controls are in place where required.
Supporting the Management of E1 Finance systems to ensure that costs and timesheets can be reported in line with the contract as well as internal and external reporting requirements.
Reviewing and scrutinising all financial transactions and challenging where appropriate ensuring the integrity and accuracy of revenues and costs.
Support with Internal and external Audits.
Producing actual cost reports for Commercial and supporting with Cost Value Reconciliations.
Project accounting, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial and cost information on the contract.
Support Projects and teams to under the financial performance of their areas
Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports as part of the Month End process.
Requirements
collaboration
excel
nec
accounting
degree
qualified accountant
Collaboration – ability to work with others and clients, with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Excel – competent in the use of spreadsheets / wider Microsoft packages
Experience Desirable – NEC contracts, commercial procedures.
Accounting and Finance experience / Qualifications – qualifications are desirable but not essential must have a strong background of solid financial roles.
Degree qualified
Newly Qualified Accountant with recognised professional body
Systems – ability to work with finance and timesheet systems.
Benefits
Hybrid working arrangements – 3 days per week on site.