Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Defence Finance Team within the newly formed Healthcare, Aerospace, Defence, Public & Infrastructure Sector. This new role was created following recent growth across the Defence Business Unit, offering a varied and demanding role with significant opportunities to learn and develop while supporting the strategic growth of the Defence Business Unit.
 * 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.
Additional Details
 * Seniority level: Entry level
 * Employment type: Full-time
 * Job function: Finance and Sales
 * Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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