Who are you?
We are seeking a Finance Assistant with an enthusiastic and friendly personality, who enjoys working as part of a team. The role requires a hands-on approach to accounts and a strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate would ideally have experience with SAP ByDesign, Excel skills and a knowledge of Accounts Payable. This role is currently for 16 hours per week ideally spread over 4/5 days and there is potential for the hours to increase in the future. Ideally office based but flexible with days working from home.
Experience in most of the following areas is required:
No specific educational background is required. Experience, aptitude and attitude are the mosty important qualities we are looking for.
* Experience in SAP ByDesign and Excel is preferred although training will be provided.
* Self-starter and autonomous worker;
* Positive and helpful attitude;
* Attention to detail and good head for numbers;
* Organised, calm and professional approach to work.
What will you be doing here?
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for
* Scanning invoices into SAP ByD
* Matching invoices with Purchase Order
* Supplier statement reconciliation
* Managing the Finance inbox
* Liaising with all areas of the business
* Working to month end deadlines
* Any ad hoc tasks that may be required
About In-Space Missions and BAE Systems
BAE Systems acquired In-Space Missions in 2021, and the two organisations have teamed to advance our space ambition by bringing all our space activities under a new, integrated business unit and leadership team which is focused on designing, building and operating world-class space missions for global customers. The new Space business unit now comprises approximately 200 staff located across 3 sites at Alton, Guildford and Great Baddow. BAE Systems is committed to investing in Space to deliver new-space small satellite systems and space data products combined with the security and resilience of BAE Systems expertise in telemetry tracking and command processors, waveforms, electronics, antennas and digital signal processing and analytics.
What can we offer you?
* Financial Reward: Competitive salary, 10% Non-Contributory Pension with the option for additional salary sacrifice, free onsite parking, access to BAE Share Incentive Plan, Income protection, 3 x salary life assurance policy, discounted shopping and much more
* Work / Life Balance: 37.5 hour week, hybrid working options, flexible working around core hours, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Personal Development: Personalised development plan along with access to BAE’s E-learning courses
* Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Scheme with AXA Healthcare (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests
Recruitment Process
If you’ve been shortlisted for the role, our Recruitment team will reach out to schedule a 1st stage Teams interview with you.
We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible so if you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Additionally, if you don’t meet all of the criteria please still apply. We really enjoy meeting diverse people who might bring a fresh perspective on a problem we need to solve!
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship. Please be aware that many roles working for In-Space Missions will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the company.