Ref:ROXUK00189 – Finance Assistant

Roxel Group; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Bonus Scheme

Contributory pension

On-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Occupational sick pay

Professional membership

Perkbox

Income Protection

Death in service

HealthShield

Sell and Buy Holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Workwear

Car Scheme

Job summary

Roxel Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the UK finance team. You'll process supplier invoices, manage expenses, and support month-end activities across our hybrid working setup.

You will build strong supplier relationships, help with reconciliations, and assist with ad hoc requests to keep the cashflow accurate and timely. Previous experience in purchase ledgers and Excel proficiency are desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade A*-C/9-4.
• AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders and approvals.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to the purchase ledger.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payments (BACS, faster payments, international).
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to align cashbook with bank statements.
• Process employee expenses and credit card claims in company systems.
• Oversee weekly/monthly timesheet reports and address missing data.
• Assist with month-end/year-end closing procedures and provide data for accruals and audits.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc requests and cover colleagues when needed.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C)

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Additional Benefits: Management Bonus Scheme, Contributory pension, on-site parking, Subsidised canteen, Occupational sick pay, Professional membership, Perkbox, Income Protection, Death in service, HealthShield, Sell and Buy Holiday, Cycle to Work Scheme, Workwear, Car Scheme.

Hours of Work:

08.00-16.30 Monday to Thursday and 08.00-13.00 Friday

Homeworking:

The role is eligible for Hybrid Working

Roxel is an Anglo-French Company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £250M and nearly 1000 staff, with 300 in the UK.

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role within the finance team supporting day-to-day operations, by accurately and timely processing all purchase invoices and expenses, maintaining strong supplier relationships and providing essential financial administration support to the wider finance department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• PL Invoice Processing: Process a high volume of supplier invoices, matching them to purchase orders and obtaining appropriate approval.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to the purchase ledger, identifying and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Payments: Prepare and process weekly and monthly payments (BACS, faster payment, and international payments).
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliation to ensure cashbook balances accurately align with bank statements.
• Expense Administration: Process employee expense and credit card claims through company systems, ensuring they comply with policy.
• Timesheet Management: Oversee weekly/monthly timesheet reports and effectively action missing data.
• Month-End Responsibilities/Support: Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including providing data for accruals, journal adjustments, and audit preparations.
• Support the finance team with various ad hoc requests and provide cover for colleagues when needed.

Experience and Background

Qualifications:

• Essential Qualifications
• Minimum GCSEs in Maths and English (Grad A*-C/9-4 equivalent).
• Desirable Qualifications
• AAT qualification or equivalent.

Experience:

• Essential Experience
• Working with a purchase ledger or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Desirable Experience