Assistant Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support the contract teams in managing the financial performance of the contract and accurately reporting and forecasting the results of the contract. This includes supporting the preparation and review of the Contract Leaders’ Report (CLR) to ensure that it adequately reflects the status of the contract, and that the financial performance is being reported in line with Group guidelines and Financial Reporting Standards
• Contract Accounting - integrity of costs, revenue ledgers and transaction processing
• Ensure that all cash book, accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger books of entry and processes are administered in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain Framework Balance Sheet reconciliations on a regular basis
• Responsible for VAT and CIS submission and queries, including registration where necessary, and compliance with current legislation
• Manage the contract cash flow including deposits and partner distributions
• Finance point of contact for internal and client audits
• Ensure timely partner invoicing and dispute resolution
• Oversee and support the invoice processing team ensure the accurate processing, verification, and reconciliation of all supplier invoices, using the Costain E1 plant system
• Maintain accurate records of all hours worked by all directly employed labour by setting up and maintaining appropriate systems and procedures
• Record and retain accurate Staff costs, whilst maintaining consolidated individual information in relation to IT, Company Vehicles, Company Mobile Phones, HO Professional Service staff, training charges etc.
• Preparing and posting accurate Journals, Accruals and Prepayments in line with Accounting Policies and accurate cost allocation
• Assist with preparation of accounting papers in conjunction with commercial leads for internal and audit review

Essential