Purchasing / Finance Assistant

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Purchasing / Finance Assistant - Oak Uxbridge What you will be doing: An opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing / Finance Assistant to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Business. Ideally, you will based in or around the Uxbridge area.

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial information reported in Ledgers and Management Accounts in accordance with the Finance timetable.
• Undertake various finance-related tasks which may include:
• Helping with purchase orders.
• Creating projects in the system.
• Ownership of the timesheet reports and cost distribution to projects
• Assisting in the completion of the month end reporting
• Ensuring sales invoices from client certificates are raised accurately.
• Monitoring the sales ledger for prompt updating of receipts for two business.
• Credit control to ensure timely collection of monies owed. (liaising with internal QS for confirmed payment dates)
• Managing intercompany transactions.
• Preparing and posting Oracle journals.
• Providing support to more senior members when required.
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very good organisation skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data.
• A customer focused approach.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Willingness to get involved in key initiatives.
• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.
• The ability to understand finance and purchasing in relation to the Construction Industry.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Previous experience of Oracle would be beneficial.
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.
• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest.
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.
  
  With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team., Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role