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Finance Assistant

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Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£32 - £32 Hourly
Contract/Project
Finance Assistant

Location: Brize Norton - 100% onsite
Contract: Until June 2027 (likely extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
Rate: £32.00 per hour Umbrella / £23.92 per hour PAYE
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start)
IR35: Inside IR35

The Role

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the planning, control, and financial steering of a UK‑based operational entity. This role will work closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller, providing analysis, insight, and day‑to‑day financial support to enable informed decision‑making at management level.

You will play a key role in monitoring costs, forecasting, reporting, and ensuring financial accuracy across operational activities. This is a fully onsite role and would suit someone who enjoys working closely with senior finance stakeholders in a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Financial Controller with operational cost analysis and control
Maintain cost, revenue, cashflow, and resource forecasts
Track actual costs and revenues, reviewing allocations and explaining variances
Assist with payroll accounting, billing, invoicing, and treasury processes
Support month‑end activities including accruals, allocations, and reporting
Work with operational teams to forecast resources and cost impacts
Liaise with procurement to ensure accurate cost recognition and commitments
Produce cost centre reports, cashflow forecasts, and meaningful financial analysis
Support risk and opportunity tracking
Provide ad‑hoc financial reporting to internal stakeholders and external bodies
Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in a finance support or assistant role
Strong understanding of debits, credits, cashflow, and Profit & Loss
Experience producing cost centre reports and financial forecasts
Comfortable working with coding for procurement and cost allocation
Confident working closely with senior finance stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Experience within aerospace, defence, MOD, or similarly regulated environments is desirable

Qualifications

AAT, CIMA (part‑qualified), or similar would be advantageous but not essential

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Reference: 225100280

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Finance Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library

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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£32 - £32 Hourly
Contract/Project
Finance Assistant

Location: Brize Norton - 100% onsite
Contract: Until June 2027 (likely extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
Rate: £32.00 per hour Umbrella / £23.92 per hour PAYE
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start)
IR35: Inside IR35

The Role

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the planning, control, and financial steering of a UK‑based operational entity. This role will work closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller, providing analysis, insight, and day‑to‑day financial support to enable informed decision‑making at management level.

You will play a key role in monitoring costs, forecasting, reporting, and ensuring financial accuracy across operational activities. This is a fully onsite role and would suit someone who enjoys working closely with senior finance stakeholders in a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Financial Controller with operational cost analysis and control
Maintain cost, revenue, cashflow, and resource forecasts
Track actual costs and revenues, reviewing allocations and explaining variances
Assist with payroll accounting, billing, invoicing, and treasury processes
Support month‑end activities including accruals, allocations, and reporting
Work with operational teams to forecast resources and cost impacts
Liaise with procurement to ensure accurate cost recognition and commitments
Produce cost centre reports, cashflow forecasts, and meaningful financial analysis
Support risk and opportunity tracking
Provide ad‑hoc financial reporting to internal stakeholders and external bodies
Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in a finance support or assistant role
Strong understanding of debits, credits, cashflow, and Profit & Loss
Experience producing cost centre reports and financial forecasts
Comfortable working with coding for procurement and cost allocation
Confident working closely with senior finance stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Experience within aerospace, defence, MOD, or similarly regulated environments is desirable

Qualifications

AAT, CIMA (part‑qualified), or similar would be advantageous but not essential

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
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Reference: 225100280

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