Accounts Assistant
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Occupation Type
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Title: Accounts Assistant
Reports to: European Financial Controller
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Three (3) days in the London Office, UK
Company Overview
Metrea is a defence company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programmes etc) leverage to achieve their targets.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Accounts Assistant. Reporting to the European Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the Accounts Payable Manager (US), this role is responsible for supporting the company financial operations by administration of accounts payable, purchase orders, employee expense report processing and records management, primarily for the European entities. The Accounts Assistant also supports the European finance team by preparing bank reconciliations and other tasks during month-end close.
Role And Responsibilities
Reports to: European Financial Controller
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Three (3) days in the London Office, UK
Company Overview
Metrea is a defence company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programmes etc) leverage to achieve their targets.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Accounts Assistant. Reporting to the European Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the Accounts Payable Manager (US), this role is responsible for supporting the company financial operations by administration of accounts payable, purchase orders, employee expense report processing and records management, primarily for the European entities. The Accounts Assistant also supports the European finance team by preparing bank reconciliations and other tasks during month-end close.
Role And Responsibilities
- Complete accounts payable voucher coding and data entry in applicable Interfaces: including Microsoft D365 and any other accounting systems utilized by Capability Units within Metrea.
- Process weekly payment runs for assigned Business Units via AP department Cadence.
- Review and invoice purchase orders.
- Invoice Processing: Review, validate, and process invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and documentation.
- Processes expense report verification, approval, payment, posting, and reconciliation.
- Maintain accounting records management system: Including SharePoint repository
- Research and resolve issues related to accounts payable.
- Monitor assigned MS Outlook email for Capability Unit communications
- Provide prompt feedback for internal and external parties with vested interest in account status
- Ensure all vendors are properly approved, set up, and updated with the proper tax documents
- Gather data to support financial audits.
- Assist staff with all accounting administrative duties as requested.
- Assist with special analytical projects as directed by management
- Provide backup assistance as needed to direct AP co-workers and management
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter with attention to detail and deadline oriented.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Must possess a well-rounded technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem resolution skills, able to operate with minimal supervision and self-motivation when given new assignments.
- Discretion and confidentiality are always required.
- Prior experience in an accounts assistant or similar role is desirable.
Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
25 Days Annual Leave
Private Medical Insurance for employee and direct family
Company Pension
Group life insurance
Disability protection
EAP
Business Travel Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Gympass
Annual Performance Bonus Scheme
Free Lunch on Office Days (London)
Security Clearance
DBS & BPSS Clearance
Equal Opportunities Statement
Metrea Management Ltd (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.
Work Location
Hybrid / London, UK Three (3) Days a week
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Travel
Occasional travel within the UK.
Work Location
Hybrid / London, UK Three (3) Days a week
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Travel
Occasional travel within the UK.