Finance Assistant
Grantham, GB, NG31 7LG
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the Role
We currently have an opportunity within our accounts department in Grantham for an experienced Finance Assistant. As Finance Assistant, you will carry out general, cost, or sub-ledger accounting activities for a defined scope. This role will report into the Management Accountant and you will be working within the management accounting function.
Main Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the completion of cost and values for each contract on a weekly basis and producing weekly/monthly volume reports for the Business Unit Managers. As Finance Assistant, you will use Excel and accounting systems to process sales invoices and to produce monthly management accounts.
As Finance Assistant you will also consolidate and analyse results and carry out sub-ledger accounting; accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset accounting, cash flow entry, etc and manage inventory postings. You will provide assistance in the management of contract and customer files, monitoring and controlling invoicing and at-risk customers, etc
The Ideal Candidate
You will need to be a flexible, enthusiastic team player with excellent communications skills, and an eye for detail that allows for you to see how to improve processes and make the department run more smoothly.
You should be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role and be familiar with any accountancy systems.
Package on Offer
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
• A salary of £22,000 - £25,000 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring.
We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.
Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.
