Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to join their fast-paced team. This role involves processing multi-currency invoices and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate must have experience with SAP and strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible working options and opportunities for career development. This position requires UK citizenship and the ability to obtain government security clearance.

Benefits

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SAP or equivalent financial management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-currency purchase invoices and ensure approvals.
• Communicate with vendors and colleagues to resolve invoice queries.
• Review and approve employee expenses.
• Initiate and execute payment runs.

Skills

Account Payable

Vendor Invoices

Wire Transfer

Data Entry

Journal Entries

General Ledger Accounting

Excel

Financial statement

Tools

SAP

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION : Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE : UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL : Yes 10% of the Time

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind‑set goes beyond our customer solutions; its the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So whats your possible

Opportunity

Salary : 26000 - 29000

This is more than just a job; its a mission.

We have an opportunity for the right candidate to become a key member of the innovative and fast‑paced Accounts Payable Receivable & Expenses team which sits within the NSS Business Management function. Your role will be fundamental to ensure that our numerous suppliers and employees are paid to terms and costs are attributed correctly.

Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation programme.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi‑domain command and control systems our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer with fierce curiosity dedication and innovation we seek to solve the worlds most challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Processing multi‑currency purchase invoices both with and without purchase orders ensuring approval for the goods / services have been received in line with NG policies
• Process intercompany invoices and settlements
• Process Direct Debit invoices
• Liaise / maintain effective communication with both vendors and colleagues to promptly resolve invoice queries by / Recommending actions to resolve discrepancies / Investigating questionable data in a timely manner / Communicating with relevant colleagues internally / Ensuring file notes are accurately entered and kept up to date
• Initiate & execute payment runs
• Ensuring supplier accounts are reconciled on a regular basis
• Ensure required deadlines are met
• Assisting in the day‑to‑day management of a high‑volume inbox
• Reviewing and approving employee expenses in‑line with policy and HMRC guidelines

Answering queries around expenses including but not limited to

• Correct application of VAT when submitting an expense report

Detailing business purpose for travel

• Advising on relevant contacts and processes for both domestic and international business travel
• Chasing delinquent expense submissions

Benefits

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for

• Experience of working with SAP or equivalent financial management systems
• Evidenced experience of supplier and customer engagement to ensure the smooth flow of payments processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Experience in Accounts Payable Receivable or Expenses is desirable

Security clearance

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process .

Why join us

• Be part of our global team of 100000 colleagues The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether youre looking for a hands‑on internship or your next leadership position we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry.
• A mission to believe in Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world expanding our reach from land sea and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers Forces Transition Group Mind and Women in Defence we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles mentorship and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility Balance your professional career with your personal life health and wellbeing benefits discount schemes pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance thats right for you.

Ready to apply

Yes Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• Account Payable
• Vendor Invoices
• Wire Transfer
• Data Entry
• Journal Entries
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Excel
• ACH
• Reporting
• Credit Card
• Financial statement
• ADP
• Setup
• CPA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 26000 - 29000