Treasury Accountant

Bouygues Construction SA; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a finance professional to manage cash-related activities on the Sizewell C project in Ipswich. This role involves overseeing bank accounts, preparing payments and reports, and developing cash flow forecasts. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in Excel and experience in SAP, with at least 2 years in construction finance. Join us to contribute to a significant UK energy project aiming for a low-carbon future.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in construction finance.
• Expertise in Excel is essential.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank accounts and transactions for the project.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and cash reports.
• Develop cash flow forecasts to maintain financial stability.
• Oversee monthly closure operations and prepare reporting files.
• Handle client and supplier operations within SAP.
• Support improvements of accounting procedures.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SAP experience

Attention to detail

Financial controls implementation

Collaborative approach

Job description

We are recruiting for a finance professional to play a pivotal role in the delivery of Sizewell C—an energy project unlike any other in the UK. As part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), you’ll join an expert team supporting the construction of a 3.2-gigawatt power station, which will provide clean, reliable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of the UK’s low‑carbon energy future.

In this role, you will take responsibility for all cash‑related activities on the project, ensuring the smooth financial operation of a large‑scale, multi‑partner initiative. You’ll work alongside major names in the construction sector: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke, bringing your expertise to an alliance with a global reputation for excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and monitoring the CWA’s four bank accounts, handling bank transactions and internet banking administration
• Preparing and posting manual payments, bank reconciliations, and cash reports, ensuring accurate and timely reporting each week and month
• Developing weekly short‑term and monthly long‑term cash flow forecasts to help steer the project’s financial stability
• Overseeing the monthly closure operations, from accruals to balance sheet revaluations, and preparing reporting files for project partners
• Handling client and supplier operations, including posting invoices and maintaining up‑to‑date records in SAP
• Supporting ongoing improvement of accounting procedures and setting up new third parties in SAP

What we’re looking for:

• Proven skills in Excel (essential), with experience in SAP and at least 2 years within construction finance considered desirable
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to implement effective financial controls and risk mitigation measures
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to act as a key liaison with banking partners

If you want to be part of a ‘once in a generation’ project and make your mark on the UK’s energy landscape, click the following link to apply.