Finance / Operations Assistant

Turner Townsend

Finance / Operations Assistant

Salary Not Specified

Turner Townsend, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c350fafca3564cf8bed5db0683640178

Full Job Description

The Finance Assistant is responsible for the financial management of key client accounts. Establishing and operating a financial management process that ensures that both internal (T&T) and external client needs are met and that the account is profitable. The Finance Analyst will be the single point of contact for all Finance related queries on the commission

  • Set up and maintenance of jobs on the Financial Management System (charge rates, target fees and cost, closing finished jobs)

  • Management of Interco agreements and Interco invoice

  • Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting reviews with Project Director

  • Explain variances against budget and forecast figures

  • Review and analysis of the Management Account

  • Responsible for the monthly invoices and billing report

  • Support for the Credit Control tea

  • Responsible for the monthly finance reports to external client

  • Respond to requests for information on profitability/deep dive review of job

  • Support to KAM in providing messages and confidence to the busines

  • Check and approve contractors' invoices on purchase ledge

  • Responsible for the contractors' accrual

  • Support financial analysis within the Cost Assurance functio

  • Develop and define how financial data is reported to external client

  • Assist in the growth of the Cost Assurance service offering

    Quantitative skills - understanding and manipulating numbers and data

  • Strong Excel Skills (including Sumif, Vlookup, Pivotables and Graphs)

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Strong organisation and time management

  • Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines

  • Flexible and responsive attitude, A bachelor's degree in a Finance discipline, or equivalent qualification

  • Working towards or an ambition to obtain ACCA/ CIMA qualifications - support can be provided

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working within accountancy/finance based roles

  • Good knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and management

  • Experienced in using financial management systems and reports

    At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.


  • Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

    Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.