Finance Assistant in Glasgow

Are you a young professional with a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail? Do you excel in analytical tasks and seek a dynamic role in a hybrid working environment? If so, Carey Group is looking for you!

About Us:Carey Group is on a mission to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company that people are proud to work with. We are committed to using our passion and expertise to deliver exceptional construction services daily.

The Role:

Position: Finance AssistantLocation: Glasgow (Hybrid working /Home)Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thu 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Fri 8.30 am-4.30 pm)

As a Finance Assistant, you'll support our Group Finance team with daily treasury activities and reporting, assisting with invoicing, and ensuring compliance and controls within the finance function. This role is perfect for someone part-qualified or actively studying towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.

• Daily cashbook transactions: Post and reconcile transactions to bank statements.
• Reporting: Produce daily bank balances and receipt reports.
• Invoicing: Raise and allocate various invoices.
• Payments: Prepare manual and BACS payments, maintain logs, and forecast cash flow.
• Reconciliations: Monthly bank, balance sheet, intercompany accounting, and fixed assets.
• External Audits: Assist with auditor requests.
• Management Accounts: Produce accounts for smaller subsidiaries.
• Statistics Reporting: Complete ONS forms for several entities.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve processes and systems.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Experience with daily cash book postings and monthly reconciliations.
• Intermediate Excel skills for report building and analysis.
• Familiarity with financial control and audit implications.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Construction is a plus.
• Knowledge of the COIN ERP system is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and a methodical approach.

Personal Attributes:

• Precise, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Strong sense of integrity and accountability.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Proactive in process improvement.

• Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional Growth: Support for your career development and qualifications.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a passionate and expert team.
• Positive Impact: Work with a company committed to social responsibility.
• 26 days holiday Plus bank holidays
• Company pension, private health care, access to Careys Perk Package (Gym, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme etc
• Progression opportunities
• 1 day Volunteering day for a cause that's important to you

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.