Fixed Term
Finance Assistant (12 Month FTC)
Finance
Helensburgh, Hybrid
About the Role
We're looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join our team in Helensburgh. This is a 12 Month FTC (Fixed Term Contract) and offers the option of a 4 day working week or 9 day fortnight and hybrid working with typically 2-3 days onsite per week (depending on business needs)
Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparing month end journals including accruals and prepayments
2. Ensuring accurate recording of all transactions processed on the corporate purchasing card
3. Ensuring all banking transactions are processed including posting direct debits into ledger
4. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
5. Raise orders within the purchasing system as requested by buyers
6. Good receipt items within the purchasing system once delivered
7. Process one-off supplier payments
8. Provide support with the year-end audit
9. Ad hoc task to support the Financial and Management accountant
The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found .
Required skills, qualifications and experience
10. Experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator or similar Finance Support role
11. Excellent stakeholder management skills
12. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be agile and adapt to changing priorities
13. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
14. Good knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
15. Keen attention to detail
16. Highly organised and pragmatic approach and able to deliver to set deadlines
Job Reference Number
18667BR
Salary Range
£30,000 - £36,500 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus
Employee Type
Full Time
Duration
1 Year
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also worka 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
17. Private Medical Insurance
18. Competitive Pension
19. Dental
20. Critical Illness
21. Life Assurance
22. Travel Insurance
23. Employee discounts for top high street shops
24. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
25. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
26. Reimbursement for a professional membership
27. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
15/04/2026
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