Accounts Assistant

Ultra Electronics Group; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime technology is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Finance team. This role involves reconciliation of supplier statements and supporting the purchase ledger, offering a chance for professional growth with mentorship. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified and possess strong numerical skills, ready to thrive in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Financial support for further education

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role essential.
• Ability to work effectively to achieve strict deadlines.
• Strong team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the Purchase Ledger and payment forecasting.
• Reconciling supplier statements and month-end processes.
• Providing cover for other relevant tasks within the department.

Skills

Communication

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Fully AAT qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Concur system

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs. We empower our people to work independently, tying into our values of Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

A new vacancy has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team based in Rugeley, Staffordshire.

Reporting to the, Financial Accountant, the successful candidate will be an all round team player responsible for reconciliation of supplier statements and supporting with the purchase ledger when required and other ad hoc duties.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have demonstrable experience in reconciliation, purchase ledger and working to strict time frames with a strong focus on attention to detail, working flexibly and be a strong team player.

In this role you will be mentored by your line manager and provided exposure to a number of finance tasks in the view to developing your own skills and the support to the department. This role will allow the successful candidate an opportunity for growth using the experience from the existing established team.

This is great opportunity if you are ready to take your next step on your finance career. Financial support towards furthering your Finance education will be considered upon completion of a successful probation review.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the Purchase Ledger and providing cover for the finance assistant.

• Assisting with payment forecasting and payment runs.

• Managing credit card and cash expenses using the Concur system and assisting the business with training and support where necessary.

• Reconciling supplier statements.

• Assisting with the month end process including accruals and prepayments and preparing and reporting on variance schedules.

• Providing cover for other relevant tasks within the department.

• Assisting with the Annual Audit.

• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by Management.

Qualifications/ Skills Required:

Required:

• Previous experience in a similar role essential.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels.

• Ability to work effectively to achieve strict deadlines in a fast-paced moving environment.

• Ability to work as part of a team but also on your own initiative.

• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Fully AAT qualified as a minimum.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of ERP systems such as IFS.

• Knowledge of Concur system.

Please note: Successful candidate will need to obtain relevant security vetting level required for the role.

Hybrid Working at ESCO Maritime Solutions.

ESCO Maritime Solutions hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other approved locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime