Finance Assistant

Babcock International Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance Assistant to enhance contract performance through effective cash generation, budgeting, and forecasting. This part-time role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You'll be involved in crucial financial processes, from managing customer billing queries to supporting management in cost reviews. Join a company that values diverse backgrounds and offers generous benefits, including a matched contribution pension scheme and health programs. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in finance, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing programs

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Special leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Experience with finance IT applications like SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reporting monthly accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensuring accurate and timely billing.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft SharePoint

SAP

Navision

IFS

Process-driven roles

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Chatham, Kent, or Minley, Hampshire or Portsmouth, Hampshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £29,265 pro rata + Benefits

Role Type: Part time / Permanent

Role ID: SF63978

The role

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in contract performance, focusing on cash generation, budgeting, and forecasting. Your responsibilities include:

1. Reporting monthly accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
2. Ensuring accurate and timely billing.
3. Supporting customer and stakeholder financial data management.
4. Assisting in pricing activities and governance processes.
5. Resolving customer billing queries.
6. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and contract-specific journals.
7. Supporting management in monthly cost reviews with operations.
8. Maintaining data integrity and effective financial controls.

This part-time role involves 22 hours weekly, with regular travel to Portsmouth and home working arrangements.

Essential Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Experience with finance IT applications (e.g., SAP, Navision, IFS).
• Experience in process-driven roles.

Qualifications

We value diverse backgrounds and are open to candidates with the required experience or willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Details about security vetting are available at GOV.UK.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to health and wellbeing programs
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Special leave for reservists
• Holiday Trading and ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Development opportunities and support for wellbeing

About Babcock

With over a century of service, Babcock is committed to defending nations, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future. We are an inclusive, disability-confident employer, supporting flexible working and reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 27/05/2025