Finance Assistant

We have an entry level opportunity to join our Financial Accounting team, on a 1-year fixed term, based at our Haywards Heath office. You will be working in a professional and friendly environment, and you will have the opportunity to learn SAP and develop your Excel skills further. The role will consist of mixture of data entry work and broader accounting duties i.e. VAT, Reconciliations etc. Work life balance is important to us at Bouygues, so the role offers a Hybrid working pattern, 2 days in the Office and 3 days working from home.Job Purpose And ScopeTo support the Financial Accounting Team by processing sales and purchase ledger, payments and journals with a key eye to detail and adherence to controls. Key focus is on Contributing – able to query backup and ensure consistency of approach and Collaboration – support for the whole team.Skills RequiredBasic knowledge of financial processes and understanding the importance and implementation of internal controlsPlanning – thinking aheadAbility to maintain accuracy whilst processing large volumes of dataGood at managing relationships particularly with the business / customersContinuous improvement mindsetYour Educational level should demonstrate abilities in numerical subjects Key AccountabilitiesComplete tasks for 9 small entities as defined in desk top procedures to pre agreed timetable, including sales and purchase ledger, bank, VAT and intercompany reconciliationsVerify, prepare and process manual payments for four operating companiesDaily banking for two operating entitiesPrepare inter-company invoices for four operating entitiesAssist with audit preparation and ad-hoc tasks as requiredBe focussed on internal controls and complianceChallenge existing ways of working and develop a continuous improvement cultureInstil a customer facing culture to enable the delivery of best-in-class services to all stakeholdersWhy Bouygues UKDay in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days2 paid volunteering days a yearPension schemeLife insurancePrivate medical insuranceGenerous share schemeBY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefitsBouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors. Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.Be Yourself!Here at Bouygues, we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.