Accounts Assistants

Airbus S.A.S.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support Accounts Payable in a busy finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and internal controls in a multi-currency environment.

The role involves month-end tasks, audits, and collaboration with procurement and engineering. The ideal candidate will have AP experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP-based systems or equivalent ERP platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable operations and vendor liaison.
• Strong Excel skills including pivots and lookups.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare and process supplier payments including international payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Multi-currency

Internal controls

Communication

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

SAP Business One

S/4HANA

SAP Concur

Job description

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the Accounts Payable function within our busy finance team. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for processing of supplier invoices, supplier payments, reconciliations, bank postings, staff expenses and month-end activities, ensuring financial accuracy and strong internal controls across the business.

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, including international payments
• Keep supplier ledger aging within terms and obtain resolution on outstanding debit balances/refunds due
• Verify supplier bank account details
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain accurate supplier records and respond to supplier queries professionally
• Post daily bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts
• Review and process staff expenses in accordance with Company Policy
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of accruals and prepayments; and processing related journals
• Process and reconcile multi-currency transactions
• Assist in maintaining supplier ledger integrity and audit trails
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required
• Liaise with procurement, operations and engineering departments regarding purchase orders and invoice approvals
• Support the transition to S4Hana (ERP System) and contribute to system testing during upgrades
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial policies, and internal controls
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department
• Assist with ad hoc finance and reporting duties as required The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Accounts Payable, excellent organisational skills, and confidence working with multi-currency transactions in an engineering or manufacturing environment., Proven previous experience in an Accounts Payable role
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments preferred
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and comfortable with integrated ERP systems.
• Experience with SAP-based systems or similar: SAP Business One / S4Hana / SAP Concur highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of supplier reconciliations and payment processing
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and internal financial controls

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, reliable and able to prioritise multiple tasks and close deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.