Finance Officer Accounts Payable - 2 Year fixed contract

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

Job summary

Join a leading defence organisation as a Finance Officer in the Accounts Payable team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major system integration while ensuring accurate financial data management. You'll be responsible for vendor reconciliations, data cleansing, and processing invoices. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and attractive benefits including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave, this position is perfect for someone with a keen analytical eye and strong problem-solving abilities. Be part of a team that supports our Armed Forces and promotes diversity and inclusion.

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 and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, including V lookups and Pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Involved in data cleansing activities for S4Hana migration.
• Vendor statement reconciliations and invoice processing.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Planning and time management

Excel (V lookups, Pivot tables)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Finance Officer Accounts Payable - 2 Year fixed contract

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

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, including: 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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