JOB NEWS: Balfour Beatty is hiring an Accounts Team Member in Newcastle upon Tyne on a Hybrid basis.

EMPLOYER
Balfour Beatty

LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne

WORKING ARRANGEMENT
• Hybrid working
• Up to 40% remote working where the role allows
• Smart working with flexible start and finish times

ABOUT THE ROLE
• Provide financial, administrative and clerical support to the organisation
• Support the Subcontract team with subcontractor payments
• Help ensure the supply chain is paid in line with the Prompt Payment Code

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review and process subcontractor payments, including rejections, holds and VAT-related issues
• Manage daily queries relating to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC)
• Resolve subcontract payment and purchase order queries with procurement and commercial teams
• Respond to internal stakeholder and external supplier queries
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries efficiently
• Work with Finance and Commercial teams to resolve overdue debt queries
• Escalate complex issues to the Subcontract Manager
• Collaborate with wider Finance colleagues to improve consistency and efficiency
• Contribute to team meetings, huddles and business forums
• Support colleagues during periods of high activity or absence

REQUIREMENTS
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Strong customer service focus
• Organised and proactive approach
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and IT at grades A–C
• Collaborative and adaptable team player

DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of CIS and DRC
• Working towards AAT Level 2 or professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or ICM
• Experience using Oracle ERP

BENEFITS
• 25 days paid annual leave pro rata
• Family-friendly policies
• 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave
• Four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Volunteering leave
• Recognition schemes
• Flexible working arrangements

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
• Balfour Beatty is committed to creating an inclusive workplace
• Disability Confident Employer
• Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements are eligible for an interview
• Applications encouraged from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists

JOB REFERENCE
• BBUK21346

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