HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.
Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.
Current Opportunity: Assistant Accountant
Location:
Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).
Role description:
Assist JV Project Accountant to:
Accounts Receivable/Small Claim Suppliers
- Support the JV Project Accountant with the daily Cost Recovery Sales Billing process.
- Coordinate with the Finance and Master Data Management back-office teams to ensure efficient set up of customer accounts and set up of one-time suppliers for small claims.
- Monitor BBV JV cash received and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure prompt payment recovery and updating disposal trackers in a timely manner.
- Carry out administrative processes relating to control of financial information and processes.
- Support the balance sheet process where necessary, helping clear down cash related balances and supporting the BB Support team where project support is required.
- Support the JV Project Accountant with payment information during the monthly BBV cashflow forecast per the monthly timetable.
Other
- Support the finance team with other ad-hoc duties relating to cash
- Perform other ad-hoc duties to support the JV Project Accountant as and when required and requested.
- Be proactive in identifying weak signals and leading indicators of potential issues on the project.
- Challenge existing daily/routine processes that may be inefficient and propose improvements.
Essential Experience:
- The individual will need to have experience of working at a professional level within a large and complex fast-paced accounting environment.
- Technical knowledge of accounting routines & procedures.
- Good attention to detail, a disciplined and organised approach to work and the ability to handle and work with complex data.
- MS Office packages including Excel (Intermediate level minimum) skills are required.
- Able to work and thrive in a busy construction site led environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Why Join Us:
Flexible working options
Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
Family-friendly policies
Excellent pension & healthcare
Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations
About Us
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.
Flexible Working
We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.
