Accounts Payable Assistant (2 Year FTC)

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a full-time role in Gloucester. You will support financial operations by processing invoices, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and ensuring accuracy in transactions. The ideal candidate will have Accounts Payable experience and strong MS Office and ERP system skills. This position offers a varied role with a range of employee benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a global leader in the industry.

Benefits

4.5 day work week with Friday afternoons off

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus & share scheme

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Onsite parking and restaurant

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Accounts Payable or similar accounting roles.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems for invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices in ERP system ensuring accuracy.
• Build relationships with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements to AP Ledger.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Understanding of purchase to pay process

General accounting knowledge

Job description

Position Description

Accounts Payable Assistant (2 Year FTC)

Domain

Performance and Support

Job Field / Job Profile

Finance and Management – Accounting

Employment Type

Fixed Term Contract – 2 Years

Professional Category

Employees / Staff

Part Time / Full Time

Full-time

Job Description

Accounts Payable Assistant. Financial operations that make flying possible! Working within the Safran UK Finance team, the Accounts Payable Assistant will play a key role in providing financial operations, process, and administrative duties, to uphold business critical operations. As an AP Assistant, you’ll work within a collaborative team, undertaking a range of activities from payment completion & processing, through to verification & reconciliation of invoices.

About us: Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation.

You’ll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you’ll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading aerospace business!

Looking after our team is important to us. We offer a wide range of benefits to suit you, including:

Benefits

• 4.5 day week, with Friday afternoons off
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, with option to buy additional days
• Annual bonus & share scheme options
• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% if you contribute 5% or more)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities
• Plus, a wide range of flexible benefits

Who are Safran? We’re at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation. From commercial aviation to defence, our people’s talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. As part of our UK Shared Service Centre, you can create an impact you will proud of, where you’re rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.

What will I be doing?

The AP Assistant will work collaboratively within the Transactional finance team to understand and support business strategy, providing excellent process & administration support to the function & wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices onto ERP system, ensuring accuracy in matching & posting, and ensuring that non-PO invoices obtain the necessary level of approval
• Build relationships with Suppliers and internal departments to resolve any queries on a timely basis
• Reconciling supplier’s statements to AP Ledger and goods received not invoiced
• Investigate & resolve discrepancies on supplier accounts, requesting copy invoices/credit notes as necessary
• Weekly Payment runs
• Support other Team members & the Team Leader with workload, month end, reporting requirements & cross ledger works

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of working within similar Accounts Payable roles, or similar accounting position
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience of working with ERP systems to process invoices
• Able to work with, influence and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• A comprehensive understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we’re looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together!

Position location

Europe, UK, England, South West

Job location

Gloucester