Job Description

Ref 78106 Vacancy title Finance Assistant Function(s) Finance/Accounts Contract type Full time permanent Region London Location(s) Surrey Quays / Pontoon Dock / London Projects Description
Finance Assistant
Surrey Quays / Pontoon Dock / London Projects
Talented people are the key to our success.
Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?
Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Finance Team as a Finance Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a finance department while studying towards a recognised accounting qualification. You will be working on our Surrey Quays/ Pontoon Dock Transport for London Station Upgrade Project which is predicted to complete in June 2026.
Role Overview
The role will be supporting the Senior Cost Manager on the Surrey Quays Station Upgrade project along with other London based projects. Located in the south-east of London, the upgrade to the existing Surrey Quays station is to provide a new second station entrance, second gate line, step free access, an additional footbridge, platform extensions and increased staff facilities. The upgrade to the existing Surrey Quays station is required to accommodate the forecast increase in demand. The project is currently planned to complete in early 2026.
Role Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as a finance assistant will be assisting with purchase ledger, including supplier deliveries and invoices. Resolving invoice queries both externally and internally. Assist with month-end reporting preparation and maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets. Also assisting the Senior Cost Manager with other finance tasks along with supporting the wider project team.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Desirable previous exposure to a construction or engineering environment.
• Essential to have an interest in developing a career in Finance.
• Five GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*- C) including Math's, English and a Science or Level 2 Apprenticeship.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Excel.
• Has good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

What is in it for you?

• Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
Millions of people rely on Britain's rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption.
Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering.
Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include 'live launch' bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.
From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a track record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Skills Required