Accounts Receivable Assistant Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Reference 191331-168167 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Finance and management - Accounting Job title Accounts Receivable Assistant Employment type Permanent Professional category Employees / Staff Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Accounts Receivable Assistant Financial operations that makes flying possible! Working within the Safran UK Finance team, the Accounts Receivable Assistant will play a key role in providing financial operations & robust AR service for various entities across the UK. As an AR Assistant, you'll work within a collaborative team, to carry out a range of activities, assist operational teams, and support with business-critical accounting provisions. About us: Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Procurement, HR and Tax management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. You'll work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading aerospace business! Looking after our team is important to us. We offer a wide range of benefits to suit you - 4.5 day's week, with Friday afternoons off - 25 days holiday UK Bank Holidays, with option to buy additional days - Annual bonus & share scheme options - Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% if you contribute 5% or more) - Life assurance (4x salary) - Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities - Plus, a wide range of flexible benefits Who are Safran? We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation. From commercial aviation to defence, our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. As part of our UK Shared service centre, you can create an impact you will proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn. What will I be doing? The Accounts Receivable Assistant will work collaboratively within the Transactional finance team to understand and support business strategy, providing excellent process & administration support to the function and wider team. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with stakeholders (internal & external) to support a quality AR service & compliment the wider activity of the finance team - Support for calculation of margins on contracts, provisions, etc. for each accounting period - Provide efficient & accurate posting and allocation of receipts for AR ledgers, ensuring the business units have the required support and communications - Ensure robust control of the receipts, postings allocations and queries to maintained in line with the Company process and procedures - Compile month end reporting & closing for your assigned business area - Compile monthly bank account reconciliations for distribution Candidate skills & requirements What do I need to succeed in this role? - Demonstrate experience of working within similar Accounts Receivable roles. - Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). - Previous experience of working with ERP systems to process invoices. - Able to work with, influence and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. - Demonstrate excellent communications skills - Proficient administration, numerical, planning and organizational skills. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together! Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, South West City (-ies) Gloucester