Full job descriptionCommercial Finance Officer – Construction
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 | Bournemouth | Office based, 8:30am to 5:30pm | Free parking
An established construction business is recruiting a Commercial Finance Officer to join its finance team on a permanent basis.
Operating across a range of infrastructure and construction projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business in a varied role where you will take ownership of commercial finance activities while supporting the Finance Manager and wider finance team. Apply today!
This is a hands-on position offering responsibility across cash book transactions, customer invoicing, credit control, subcontractor payments, journals and financial reporting. You will also provide first-line finance support to commercial departments, helping ensure financial processes run smoothly and deadlines are consistently met.
Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar finance role, with a background in construction or engineering finance being particularly beneficial. Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT would be advantageous.
Responsibilities of the Commercial Finance Officer:
*Daily reporting and posting of cash book receipts into the finance system.
*Uploading payments to the banking system and processing subcontractor payment journals.
*Raising customer invoices and undertaking credit control activities.
*Providing first-line finance support to commercial departments.
*Preparing and issuing contract reports in line with reporting deadlines.
*Reviewing and processing subcontractor valuations and invoices, providing support where required.
*Providing guidance to the Finance Administrator on CIS-related matters.
*Preparing and posting journals to support month-end activities.
*Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
*Preparing documentation for the annual audit.
*Providing cover and support to the Commercial Finance Manager as required.
Skills and experience required:
*Previous experience in a finance role involving transactional finance, reconciliations and financial reporting.
*Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
*Good written and verbal communication skills,
*A collaborative approach, combined with the initiative to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
*The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines, including ledger close and payment run cut-off times.
*Experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT would be advantageous.
*Previous construction finance experience in a similar role would be beneficial.
Benefits package:
*Salary: £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.
*Free parking at the office.
*Pension
*22 Days holiday + 8 days bank holidays