Finance Assistant (AP/AR & Expenses)

centrum solutions; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Defence & Cyber organisation in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Payable / Receivable & Expenses Assistant to join their fast-paced team. You will handle multi-currency invoices, work with vendors, and ensure smooth payment processes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAP. The role offers hybrid working options, private healthcare, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Private healthcare

Career development and training opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Receivable, or Expenses is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Processing multi-currency purchase invoices.
• Handling intercompany invoices and settlements.
• Working closely with vendors and colleagues to resolve invoice queries.
• Preparing and running payment batches.
• Regularly reconciling supplier accounts.
• Reviewing and approving employee expenses.
• Chasing overdue or incomplete expense submissions.

Skills

Experience using SAP or a similar financial management system

Confident dealing with suppliers and internal teams

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good time management

Job description

Accounts Payable / Receivable & Expenses Assistant:

Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £26,000 £29,000

We re supporting a major Defence & Cyber organisation in Cheltenham who are looking for someone to join their fast-paced Accounts Payable, Receivable & Expenses team. If you enjoy keeping things organised, solving problems quickly, and making sure suppliers and colleagues are paid on time, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a business that genuinely does work of national importance.

You ll be part of a wider Business Management function that keeps everything moving behind the scenes. The team is friendly and busy, so if you like variety and take real pride in getting things right, you ll fit in well here.

What you ll be doing

• Processing multi-currency purchase invoices (PO and non-PO) and making sure everything is approved correctly.
• Handling intercompany invoices, settlements, and direct debit invoices.
• Working closely with vendors and colleagues to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies quickly.
• Preparing and running payment batches.
• Regularly reconciling supplier accounts.
• Reviewing and approving employee expenses in line with policy and HMRC rules.
• Answering queries around VAT, travel, business purpose, and international travel processes.
• Chasing overdue or incomplete expense submissions when needed.

What we re looking for

• Experience using SAP or a similar financial management system.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and internal teams, with a track record of keeping processes running smoothly.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management.
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Receivable, or Expenses is desirable (but not essential).
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance (SC).

What s in it for you?

• Hybrid and flexible working options, including the choice of a compressed working pattern giving you every other Friday off.
• Private healthcare.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• A genuinely supportive team working on projects that make a real impact.