Finance Assistant - Southampton, United Kingdom - The National Oceanography Centre

The National Oceanography Centre
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Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week)

£32,529

Who are we?

We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK's leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research.

Through our ground-breaking research, collaboration, and game-changing innovation we work to gain a deeper understanding of our ocean, helping every living thing on our planet flourish.


We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems, underpinning international and UK public policy, business and societal outcomes.


The ocean has the potential to provide the solutions to so many of the social, economic and environmental challenges we face worldwide.

To truly harness the value of the ocean, we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.

Join us in shaping the future of oceanographic research and contribute your unique perspective to our organisation.

About the role


We are currently looking for a full-time Finance Assistant working within a small team managing high volumes of supplier invoices.

This role will be vital in ensuring the Finance Team is able to function successfully.

Key responsibilities in this position will include processing supplier invoices in a timely manner onto our invoice automations system. Ensuring purchase orders are matched correctly. Reconciling supplier statements. Identifying prepayments. Preparation of bi-weekly payment runs and assisting with queries relating to invoices and payments.

About you

Why NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits, including:

  • 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
- a 10% employer contribution pension scheme
- access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and anonymous support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
- access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- a great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations

Location

This position will be based in Southampton.

The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.


The NOC has a hybrid working approach where for most positions staff can work from home up to 2 days per week.

If you are interested in this position, but require a more flexible working arrangement, please contact the recruitment team using the contact details below.


Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy / maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.

Date advert posted: 13/05/2024

Closing date: 09/06/2024. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
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