Finance Officer Accounts Payable - 2 Year fixed contract

The Engineer UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves crucial data cleansing activities in preparation for a significant software migration, where your analytical skills will shine. You'll manage vendor reconciliations, ensure accurate banking information, and process invoices while resolving queries. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of attractive perks including a generous bonus scheme and enhanced parental leave. If you're ready to make an impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contributions

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in finance with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and critical issues.

Responsibilities

• Involved in data cleansing activities for S4Hana migration.
• Conduct vendor statement reconciliations and process invoices.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Excel (V lookups, Pivot tables)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

About The Job

Join our Accounts Payable team as we prepare for a major system integration!

Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Can Offer You

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity to be involved with a busy Accounts Payable team where you will be actively involved in data cleansing activities ready for our S4Hana migration.

The role will require data cleanse activities that will include:

• Vendor Statement reconciliations - Moving this process over to new software
• Vendor data cleanse including accurate banking information
• GRIR reconciliation including the training and follow-up with the wider Finance team and reporting on a monthly basis.
• Reviewing and processing invoices, including all query resolution

What We're Looking For From You

• Previous Finance experience
• A keen analytical eye and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective planning, time management and organisational skills
• The ability to manage critical issues and juggle multiple priorities
• Able to use Excel including V lookups and Pivot tables
• Able to use Microsoft Outlook and Word

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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