Responsibilities

• Operational Finance: Timesheet and expense processing, support procurement activities, assist with invoice processing and resolution
• Financial Control: Balance sheet reconciliations, maintain accurate records, budget monitoring and variance analysis, contribute to reporting monthly/quarterly cycles, year-end audit prep
• Compliance & Improvement: ensure adherence to internal controls, identify process improvements, stakeholder support on finance queries
• Project Accounting: Support Project Managers to assist with project performance tracking, maintain effective contract records
• Cash Management: Maximise invoicing, drive efficient credit control

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong transactional finance experience
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas)
• An eye for detail, focused on quality and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Valid driving licence
• Experience in project-based or engineering environments (advantageous)
• This role requires applicants to be able to achieve and maintain security clearance criteria. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working including hybrid and core hours patterns
• Professional Membership fees
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Health Shield Cover
• Modern offices with on-site gym (Chorley Head office)
• Social events, charity fundraising events throughout the year