12-month fixed-term contract. – Full-time – Salary: £27,000- £36.000, doe - Location: Crawley or Newport |Hybrid
About AerFin
AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today's insight and tomorrow's foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we're perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That's the AerFin way. That's the way ahead.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role is initially focused on reducing our Accounts Payable backlog, while helping improve efficiency in our finance processes. Once the backlog is cleared, you will continue to support the transactional finance function, including supporting the Accounts Receivable team, month-end activities, process mapping, data cleansing, and preparation for a new finance ledger system.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, improving processes, and delivering accurate, high-quality financial work. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full finance function and play a key role in shaping how we work.
What you'll be doing.
* Process supplier and debtor invoices, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
* Record and allocate customer payments, investigating any unallocated transactions.
* Schedule and process supplier payments while maintaining accurate transaction records.
* Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including postings, reconciliations, and period maintenance.
* Monitor aged payables and receivables, preparing balance and cash flow forecasts.
* Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations with supporting schedules.
* Set up supplier accounts, validating VAT registration and key information.
* Process employee expenses and corporate credit card transactions in line with company policy.
* Support month-end activities, including prepayments, foreign exchange adjustments, and ledger maintenance.
* Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and audit trails in line with internal controls.
* Respond to supplier and customer queries professionally and collaborate internally to resolve issues.
* Identify and implement process improvements across Accounts Payable and Receivable.
* Support process mapping and data cleansing ahead of new ledger implementation.
* Provide support to the wider Financial Accounts team as required
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in an accounts payable, accounts receivable, finance assistant or similar roles.
* A finance-related qualification (e.g. AAT Level 2 or 3) is preferred but not essential.
* Experience working with high volumes of financial data
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel
* Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) if preferred
* High level of numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
What we offer in return:
* 28 days of annual leave days
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Social events and much more
We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.
AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.
(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)