Graduate) Finance / Health & Safety Assistant

Graduate) Finance / Health & Safety Assistant Location: East London Experience: Recent graduate – 1 year’s experience maximum An established drylining subcontractor with a turnover of circa £6m is looking to appoint a Finance & Health & Safety Assistant to join their growing team in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior candidate looking to build a long-term career within construction. The role has been designed to give the successful candidate broad exposure across the business, before allowing them to specialise in either a Commercial or Health & Safety route. For the first 12 months, the successful candidate will rotate around different areas of the business, gaining an understanding of how a specialist subcontractor operates across finance, commercial, health & safety and construction operations. Following this initial period, they will be placed either into a Commercial or Health & Safety career path based on their strengths and interests. The Role * Rotating across different areas of the business during the first 12 months. * Supporting the finance team with invoices, purchase orders, payments and general financial administration. * Gaining exposure to commercial processes, including costs, procurement and subcontractor administration. * Assisting with health & safety documentation, compliance and site administration. * Supporting the preparation and maintenance of RAMS, training records and H&S documentation. * Working alongside site and commercial teams to understand the operational side of the business. * Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and site teams where required. * Assisting with audits, compliance checks and general business administration. * Developing a strong understanding of the financial, commercial and operational performance of a specialist construction subcontractor. * Working closely with senior members of the business and gaining exposure across multiple departments. Candidate Requirements * Recent graduate or up to 1 year’s experience. * Degree in Health & Safety, Construction, Quantity Surveying or another construction-related discipline, OR a Finance/Accounting-related degree with a genuine interest in construction. * Strong organisational and administrative skills. * Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately. * Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. * Strong communication skills and a professional approach. * Genuine interest in the construction industry. * Ambitious and keen to develop a long-term career within the business. * Construction experience is not essential for the right graduate