Finance Assistant

2Excel Aviation Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire

F/T, Monday to Friday

About Us
2Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in specialised and innovative solutions for aviation’s most complex challenges, and our success is based on the talented and experienced people in our workforce. We’re now looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our friendly Finance team at our Head Office at Sywell Aerodrome.

About The Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Controller, the Finance Assistant will contribute to the wider Company finance tasks. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the Company's purchase ledger, processing invoices and contributing to the overall financial health of the company. There is great scope within this role for future development within the team.

The role’s key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• To process all incoming purchase invoices and credit notes on our cloud platform. Timeliness and attention to detail are really important here.
• Housekeeping our Purchase Ledger, including regular ad-hoc review of accounts to ensure the data is accurate (e.g., payment terms, currencies, statement checks).
• Following up and resolving unapproved purchase invoices.
• Reviewing purchase invoices for large/unusual invoices and escalating these as required.
• Opening trade accounts.
• Build and maintain a Preferred Suppliers List (PSL).
• To process both external and internal sales invoices in conjunction with current processes, and ensure timely delivery.
• To follow up on sales invoices for timely payment as required.

About You
You’re likely already working in a Finance or accounting setting, or have in the past, and are looking for an exciting challenge. You’ll be a great communicator who has the ability and confidence to communicate at all levels and work effectively with key stakeholders. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and an analytical approach when reviewing purchase invoices and credit notes. You’ll be able to support the team with ideas and have input into processes to maintain a positive level of change within the Finance Department.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:

• Qualified / Part-qualified accountant (open to funding professional qualifications and training post successful completion of probationary period).
• High proficiency in Excel / MS Office 365.
• Experience with Sage Line 50.

What’s On Offer
We can offer you a competitive salary reflective of your experience, 25 days of annual leave from day one, which increases with length of service, flexible working arrangements, a company pension, Group Life Insurance, and private health insurance.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV. We would also love for you to include a covering letter, telling us how you meet the requirements of the role.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.