Position: Finance Assistant
Location: In-Person, Whitstable Head Office
Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive/ DOE
Hours: 45 Hours Per Week, Monday – Friday, including paid lunchbreaks
Holidays: 33 Days P/A plus Bank & Public Holidays
Company Overview:
CA Telecom UK Ltd is a trusted civil engineering Contractor, delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions for leading telecommunications providers and expanding into the electrical sector and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects. We specialise in supporting network expansion, maintenance, and emerging EV initiatives, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable delivery across diverse sites. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation underpins every project we undertake, making us a valued partner in both telecom and the Electrical sector.
Based from our head office in Whitstable, the Finance Assistant will report into the Finance Manager and will be required to assist other members of the department. They will be competent, with a Finance background, and will be able to hit the ground running. We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual who is looking for a long-term career option.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Prepare and issue invoices for existing projects, ensuring they are accurately processed within accounting system and filed in the appropriate shared drive location.
· Update the online works diary once all completed works have been fully accounted for within accounting system through either an approved estimate or an issued invoice.
· Produce and issue invoices for all diversionary works, ensuring they are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
· Support the month-end process by reviewing all workstreams to ensure all completed work has been correctly captured and that all revenue has been recognised within the appropriate accounting period.
· Prepare and submit some monthly applications, ensuring all supporting records are accurately maintained and appropriately filed.
· Ensure all company systems and reporting processes are kept up to date, in line with all of the above duties.
Note: The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial administration and billing processes across a range of key client accounts. Each client has its own invoicing and approval processes and full training will be provided.
Training & Development:
At CA Telecom UK Ltd, we are committed to investing in our people and supporting long-term career development.
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, with studies commencing in November. The cost of the qualification will be fully funded by the business, providing an excellent opportunity to gain a nationally recognised accounting qualification whilst developing practical workplace experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage with the course, complete all required coursework and assessments, and apply their learning within the role. Subject to successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress onto higher-level AAT qualifications.
Requirements:
· Previous experience in a finance, accounts, billing or sales ledger administration role.
· Experience using accounting systems.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
· Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
· The ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· A proactive approach to problem solving.
· Confidence working with multiple internal departments and external clients.
· Experience within the construction, utilities, telecoms or engineering sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary.
· Company pension.
· On-site parking.
· Ongoing training and development.
· Opportunity to work within a growing and supportive business.
· Long-term career progression opportunities.
· Friendly, collaborative working environment.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
