At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and reporting for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join AmcoGiffen, a leading UK infrastructure contractor.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with clear career progression and continuous learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital infrastructure while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Sector: Construction & Engineering
Department: Finance
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & rewards platform
- Clear career development pathways and progression opportunities
- Access to structured development programmes including Purposeful Leadership and Women in Leadership
- A strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- A safe, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters
- Employee forums – giving you a real voice in the business
Join AmcoGiffen
At AmcoGiffen, we’re proud to deliver vital infrastructure that keeps the UK moving. From rail and highways to environmental projects, we work on complex, high-impact schemes for clients including Network Rail, Local Authorities, and major energy and environmental organisations.
The Role
We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our central finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager. This is a varied and rewarding role within an evolving finance function, offering exposure across financial accounting, reporting, cash management and financial controls. You’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day finance operations while helping to ensure accurate reporting and efficient financial processes across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Assist with monthly and year-end reporting activities across the business
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Produce analysis of key sections of the profit and loss account
- Support general ledger activities and provide assistance during audit processes
- Cash Management & Transactions
- Prepare and analyse weekly Group cash flow forecasts using submissions from regional business units
- Process daily cash receipts and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
- Support weekly and ad-hoc payment runs through the banking system
- Help maintain strong financial controls across business transactions
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the business
- Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, subcontractors and client representatives to resolve queries
- Support the wider finance team in delivering high-quality financial information and services
- Continuous Improvement
- Contribute positively to creating a continuous improvement culture within the finance team
- Take ownership of allocated month-end tasks and ensure completion in line with agreed deadlines
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and process improvement initiatives as required
About You
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will bring:
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts or accounting support role
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience of reconciliations, transactional finance or financial reporting activities
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a finance role—it's an opportunity to:
- Develop your career within a leading UK infrastructure business
- Gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities and projects
- Work alongside experienced finance professionals in a supportive environment
- Contribute to projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK
- Be part of a business that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
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