Finance Administrator

Introduction

Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group's global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe.

Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 19,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place.

Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person's needs for a rewarding life beyond work.

Job Description

The Finance Administrator will be an integral part of the team providing financial support to the wider business. The role holder will have the opportunity to make a real contribution to the day-to-day operations. There will be sponsorship for the FA complete their accountancy qualifications as well as excellent potential to learn and develop professionally within a fast paced and expanding organisation.

Key tasks:

• Monthly routines, including due diligence reporting on costs, expenses and trends.
• Administration of sales invoice requests, and intercompany recharges.
• Manage the UK purchase ledger, handling all stakeholder queries and owning all UK postings working closely with the Accounts Payables team in Sweden.
• Assistance with administration of investment requests and fixed asset accounting.
• Owner of financial admin queries end to end, supporting and working with others.
• Assistance with Balance sheet reconciliations, or other monthly, quarterly or annual key account preparation tasks.

Who we're looking for:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm to contribute and take responsibility.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to focus on deadlines and prioritise.
• AAT Qualified or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a finance role and an understanding of double entry accounting.
• Purchase ledger experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.