Job Description

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team in Power T&D England & Wales, working to assure the costs are correctly allocated and processes are followed in a consistent manner.



As a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for processing, monitoring and reviewing costs to ensure cost assurance and compliance.

What you'll be doing

AR and AP support and processing Monthly Timesheet management and processing Project set up management Cost Transfers and reconciliation of control accounts Support the rate recharging process Assisting the project team with cost queries and gaining back up/validation to costs Supporting Commercial function by ensuring correct cost allocation and running of weekly cost reports Working with stakeholders to support audits monthly/quarterly provide samples of costs to enable audits and validation Standardising an approach across all contracts and building a robust process to ensure the processes evolve and improve as more contracts are won. Provide necessary support to Commercial counterpart(s) working on individual contracts ensuring knowledge share and control of financial information in line with the contract

Who we're looking for

Highly motivated, proactive and practical individual Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and within set timescales Thrives in a busy environment and enjoys a challenge Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly organised and able to work on own initiative Review and Prioritise tasks with accuracy High levels of IT Literacy, preferably used Oracle R12 accounts system but not essential. Previous experience of cost assurance audits would be beneficial but not essential Confidence to work closely with the Commercial team and building good working relationships across the portfolio of projects. Act as a strong advocate for best practice, able to support and defend practical deployment and solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty's Enabling Functions includes our centralised HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health & Safety, Sustainability and Comms teams. Together we support Balfour Beatty to deliver projects on behalf of our clients. We operate according to our Build to Last values of Lean, Expert, Trusted and Safe.



We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.



Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums.co.uk Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.



Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



Job Reference: BBUK16353