Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy, with nearly 600 employees in teams based in our UK, European, Middle East and Asia Pacific offices. We have been providing a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering consultancy services since 2007.
Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.
The ideal candidate will hold an appropriate degree in Accounting / Finance or an equivalent professional qualification and should have relevant experience in Financial Accounting. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the running of finance systems and associated projects, takes responsibility for critical business finance function, monitoring of financial projects and reporting facilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide general finance and administrative support to the Finance team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of finance activities.
- Assist with the processing and management of accounting entries, financial documents, payments, and related finance transactions.
- Accurately upload and maintain vendor invoices within the accounting system, ensuring completeness and compliance with company procedures.
- Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and assist with month-end closing activities, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation journals, and reconciliations.
- Prepare and upload client invoices, external invoices, and intercompany invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist in monitoring accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective cash flow management.
- Support payroll administration processes by preparing and validating payroll-related information to ensure accurate and timely submission.
- Coordinate with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and statutory auditors to support compliance requirements and the timely submission of statutory filings.
- Provide administrative and financial support in liaising with insurance brokers and service providers for locally placed insurance policies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper filing and documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
- Assist with data entry, account reconciliations, and other accounting activities as required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance finance processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across finance and operational teams to ensure timely resolution of finance-related queries.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role. Fresh graduates with strong internship experience may also be considered.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) considered an advantage.
- Basic understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and bookkeeping practices.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally, with a proactive and positive attitude.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable liaising with external stakeholders, auditors, government authorities, and service providers when required.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and delivering high-quality work.
