Costain have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to assist in the smooth running of the Finance and Commercial departments at site. Be point of contact for the site team on any finance queries that may come to light on a day to day basis.

A Finance Assistant will perform a range of administrative and financial tasks to support the finance or accounts team of Area 14 Scheme. They will support the finance department by ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day financial processes.

Area 14 Maintenance & Response Contract is a Joint Venture between Costain and Jacobs to provide a maintenance and response service for National Highways on the Strategic Road Network in Area 14 which is in the North-East of England. As part of this service Costain Jacobs undertakes cyclical maintenance, reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather response and minor capital interventions (scheme works).

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Responsibilities

• 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.
• Production of cost estimates for the main contract
• Subcontract Management including procurement, auditing of defined cost, payments, change management, performance monitoring, monthly meetings, final accounts etc.
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