Commercial Finance Officer – Construction

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 | Bournemouth | Office based, 8:30am to 5:30pm | Free parking

An established construction business is recruiting a Commercial Finance Officer to join its finance team on a permanent basis.

Operating across a range of infrastructure and construction projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business in a varied role where you will take ownership of commercial finance activities while supporting the Finance Manager and wider finance team. Apply today!

This is a hands-on position offering responsibility across cash book transactions, customer invoicing, credit control, subcontractor payments, journals and financial reporting. You will also provide first-line finance support to commercial departments, helping ensure financial processes run smoothly and deadlines are consistently met.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar finance role, with a background in construction or engineering finance being particularly beneficial. Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT would be advantageous.

Responsibilities of the Commercial Finance Officer:

• Daily reporting and posting of cash book receipts into the finance system.
• Uploading payments to the banking system and processing subcontractor payment journals.
• Raising customer invoices and undertaking credit control activities.
• Providing first-line finance support to commercial departments.
• Preparing and issuing contract reports in line with reporting deadlines.
• Reviewing and processing subcontractor valuations and invoices, providing support where required.
• Providing guidance to the Finance Administrator on CIS-related matters.
• Preparing and posting journals to support month-end activities.
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing documentation for the annual audit.
• Providing cover and support to the Commercial Finance Manager as required.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in a finance role involving transactional finance, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills,
• A collaborative approach, combined with the initiative to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines, including ledger close and payment run cut-off times.
• Experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT would be advantageous.
• Previous construction finance experience in a similar role would be beneficial.

Benefits package:

• Salary: £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.
• Free parking at the office.
• Pension
• 22 Days holiday + 8 days bank holidays