ROXUK00189 – Finance Assistant

Roxel; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxel UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day processing of purchase invoices and expenses, ensuring accurate supplier data and timely payments.

You will reconcile supplier statements, manage timesheets, assist with month-end tasks, and provide essential financial administration support to the finance team. Security clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong numeracy and understanding of basic accounting.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices and match to purchase orders.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payments (BACS, faster payments, international).
• Carry out bank reconciliations and cashbook checks.
• Process employee expenses and credit card claims.
• Support month-end & year-end processes and assist audits.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C / 9-4)

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Tropos/Kinetic ERP

Multi-currency experience

Job description

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
• Use ERP/finance system such as Tropos/Kinetic
• Working with multiple currencies

Person Specification

• Demonstrates behaviours that align with Roxel's values of 'Commitment'

'Innovation', 'Trust' and 'Teamwork'

• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the business
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to be self-motivated, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Please note: Obtaining a Security Clearance is a requirement of employment at Roxel UK. Please check guidelines by looking on the below link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels