Accounts Assistant

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom SCS Railways Full time

Job Introduction
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the Project Accountant within the project’s core team with the focus on costs recharged to the project from its JV partners and all central finance functions on the project. The role reports directly to the Project Accountant.

**Flexible working**:We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Main Responsibilities
**Accountabilities**
- Project Accounting - Integrity of costs and accuracy & transaction processing
- Financial control, Governance, segregation of duties & process flows
- Maintenance of sound financial controls, in line with JV guidelines, ensuring that all applicable requirements can be met at all times
- General administration of finance information and data, ensuring records are maintained for an adequate period, kept securely and sufficient information is kept to meet group requirements.

**General Duties**
- Preparing & posting accurate journals/accruals/liabilities in line with accounting policies, accurate cost allocation and analysis costs
- Process payments through the project’s banking system (Lloyds) & Bank Reconciliations
- Analysis of partner charges, obtaining supporting information and query/action incorrect charges
- Posting other documents and journals in E1
- Administration of the Timesheet Portal

Essential
- 2+ years accounting experience
- Excel, IT & Communication Skills
- Competent in retrieving and understanding data from the chosen timesheet system
- Strong communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Takes ownership of output
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Self-confident

Desirable
- Studying towards a recognised qualification
- Previous experience ideally in a similar role within the construction industry
- Experience of using a computerised accounting system (E1)

About The Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Please see the disability confident commitments**:
**To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have**:

- _A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities_

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