Job Number: 17289

External Description:

Job title: Finance Assistant
Location: Lincoln
Contract length: 6 month initial contract - potential to extend contract
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 09.00am - 17.00pm
Pay Rate: £15 ph
( Training for the first Month will be onsite for training and then after that 2 days working remotely)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant on behalf of a global company in the Rail and Mobility Industry. This role is initially all onsite whilst you are training and then will go to Hybrid working once training is complete, usually after around 1 Month into the role.
The successful Finance Assistant will join the Finance Team based at the Lincoln office. The Finance Assistant will help support the team of Accountants. You can be part or Fully qualified ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA and preferably have a degree within Finance/ Accounting or similar i.e Business/ Mathematics. You will need strong Excel skills for this position, as VLook ups and Pivot tables will be an essential part of the position.
Responsibilities:
Forecast – Support the project accountant with completion of the monthly forecast, proposal of reasonable adjustments and submission
Monthly Reporting – Support the project accountant with reconciliations with SAP, variance analysis vs budget and forecast
Ad hoc Models, Reports and Calculations
Cost Model – support the project accountant with the maintenance, reconciliation with current budget/forecast, raising of variances with the Commercial Manager for approval to change
Budgeting – Support with the planning, co-ordinating and submitting budget
Monthly Financial Review – Support the project accountant and commercial manager with meeting preparation and presentation
Workflow & GRIR (Goods receipt/Invoice receipt) - Clearance, review and clearance of aged items
Monthly PSR (project status review) update prior comments update and profit bridge
Month end – support the project accountant with the full month end close (including postings, accruals, provisions (with sign off from CPM), raising of issues with CPM (Commercial Project Manager)
Raising of Invoicing & payment of supplier invoicing
ICFR (Internal Control Financial Reporting) Controls - Creation of review/approval docs
VOs (Variation orders) - Creation of offer doc and costing sheets with PM, aid PM in creation of the risk register
Maintenance of task list and detailed plan for the month specific to role
Update and price Additional Services log
Monthly cost reviews with budget holders, including full variance analysis
About You (Essential) :
Part-Qualified / Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or equivalent with relevant experience in a project-based industry
Knowledge and experience using SAP (desirable)
The ability to demonstrate understanding and interpretation of key financial statements
Microsoft Office experience with Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative with flexible and proactive approach to work as this role will involve working independently
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong willingness to learn and develop
This is an ideal opportunity for a Junior candidate with some Financial experience or if you are part Qualified as the company will offer to put you through qualifications if you were to go Permanent with them, to add to your progression.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.
To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application
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Job Number: SIE1JP00034033

Community / Marketing Title: Finance Assistant

Location_formattedLocationLong: Lincoln, East Midlands GB