Project Finance Assistant
Build your Future with Us!
McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.
The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects. We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money. We work across several sectors and are partners on a number of framework agreements, creating value in every project we deliver.
We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Project Finance Assistant to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.
Why join us?
- Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
- Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
- Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
- Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options. (Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.mclh.co.uk/careers/employee-benefits/ )
What you will be doing
The role will support the day to day financial and commercial operations of the business, helping ensure project costs are accurately recorded, monitored and reported.
- You will be responsible for maintaining project cost information, checking and processing cost invoices / delivery schedules / material orders and maintaining weekly plant allocations / reports.
- Liaising with the Financial Team / Procurement Team / Commercial Team and the Project Site Team.
- Assisting with our Visa Purchasing Cards: processing allocations.
- This role involves travelling and supporting our Construction sites UK and Ireland wide.
The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills in a fast-paced environment and must be able to work to strict deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- HNC/HND or BA in Business Administration or Accountancy
- Drivers license as this role will require travel to and from projects which may be remote
Skills
- Experience in a finance function/department or administrative role working with numbers (desirable but not essential)
- Highly numerate with good attention to detail
- The ability to plan, manage and prioritise your workload
- Some experience in Excel, Word and other computer packages
- Self motivated individual with a good attitude
The successful candidate will receive full training in all applicable areas and systems.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we’d love to hear from you by clicking Apply below!
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McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.
We take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.
