Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Chatham, Kent, or Minley, Hampshire or Portsmouth, Hampshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £29,265 pro rata + Benefits
Role Type: Part time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63978
The role
As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in contract performance, focusing on cash generation, budgeting, and forecasting. Your responsibilities include:
1. Reporting monthly accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
2. Ensuring accurate and timely billing.
3. Supporting customer and stakeholder financial data management.
4. Assisting in pricing activities and governance processes.
5. Resolving customer billing queries.
6. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and contract-specific journals.
7. Supporting management in monthly cost reviews with operations.
8. Maintaining data integrity and effective financial controls.
This part-time role involves 22 hours weekly, with regular travel to Portsmouth and home working arrangements.
Essential Experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
* Experience with finance IT applications (e.g., SAP, Navision, IFS).
* Experience in process-driven roles.
Qualifications
We value diverse backgrounds and are open to candidates with the required experience or willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Details about security vetting are available at GOV.UK.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to health and wellbeing programs
* Employee share scheme and shopping portal
* Payment of professional fees
* Special leave for reservists
* Holiday Trading and ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
* Development opportunities and support for wellbeing
About Babcock
With over a century of service, Babcock is committed to defending nations, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future. We are an inclusive, disability-confident employer, supporting flexible working and reasonable adjustments.
Closing date: 27/05/2025
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