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
Holidays: 25 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 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:
- Assisting numerous members of the existing Operations team.
- Assisting with completion of bank reporting.
- Assisting with the management accounts.
- Running reports from the accounts system to show expenditure on various departments.
- Monitoring and appropriately filing emails in the shared ‘Accounts’ inbox.
- Chasing customer payment notices.
- Assisting with inputting estimates.
- Monthly monitoring of client works and keeping records updated.
- Creating invoices for clients and maintain clear communication throughout ongoing workstreams.
- Completing cash/credit accounts forms for new suppliers.
- Assisting with bill payments.
- Assisting with sub-contractor payments.
- Emailing customers RE payment dates for high value transactions.
- Preparing reports for the Finance Manager.
- Dealing with supplier disputes (in due course).
- General administration and ad hoc tasks within the department.
Requirements:
- A Finance background.
- A qualification in a related discipline, i.e. AAT (Level 3 minimum) or 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience within the construction industry (preferred but not essential).
- Experience within the HMRC CIS laws & regulations (preferred but not essential).
- An understanding of VAT laws & regulations (preferred but not essential).
- A conscientious, dedicated and reliable individual, with a proactive attitude.
- Strong Excel knowledge (intermediate to advanced level is highly desirable).
- Experience with QuickBooks (preferred but not essential).
- Proficient in the use of other Microsoft Office programs, i.e. Outlook and Word.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- A team-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity for career progression.
- Supplementary training where necessary.
- A competitive salary.
- A Company Pension Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave/pro rata’d per annum plus Bank & Public Holidays.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
