Description Summary of Position An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Defence Finance Team within the newly formed Healthcare, Aerospace, Defence, Public & Infrastructure Sector. This is a new role created following recent growth across the Defence Business Unit. A varied and demanding role is offered with significant opportunity to learn and develop while supporting the strategic growth of the Defence Business Unit. Finance Assistant Role & Duties • Supporting the Finance Manager to ensure revenues and costs are captured and allocated accurately. • Management of Subcontractor Purchase Orders including invoice queries resolutions. • Undertake nominal ledger tasks including processing journals, nominal ledger cross charges and period end reconciliations. • Assisting with Ledger Account reconciliations aligned to the Management Accounts. • Preparation of Monthly Sales Invoices. • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders. • Reporting and monitoring of KPIs and non-financial information to support service delivery and contractual commitments. • Assisting the Finance Manager with balance sheet preparation including robust reconciliations to support balances. • Completion of monthly payroll reconciliations. • Completion of regular large operational and transactional reconciliations. • Supporting the Finance Managers with responsibilities across the wider Defence business. Candidate Experience, Skills and Attributes • Studying towards the AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification. • Experience of working with a finance software package or ERP package. • Transport/Logistics Industry experience preferred but not essential. • Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships at various levels. • Work to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and promote healthy and robust financial controls. • Be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards. • Be flexible and respond quickly and positively to internal and external stakeholder requests. • Have excellent IT skills and be able to understand and harness various systems to benefit the operation. • Have commitment, passion and a progressive attitude for achievement.