Finance Officer Accounts Payable - 2 Year fixed contract

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their Accounts Payable team. This exciting role involves engaging in critical data cleansing activities in preparation for a significant system migration. The successful candidate will utilize their finance experience and analytical skills to ensure accurate vendor data and effective invoice processing. With a dynamic hybrid working model and a range of attractive perks, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading defense organization that values its employees and supports their growth.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and data cleansing activities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Involved in data cleansing activities for S4Hana migration.
• Reconcile vendor statements and process invoices.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Planning and time management

Excel (V lookups, Pivot tables)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.
• There will be the need to review and process 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

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

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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