Senior Finance Assistant

Role Purpose

This role combines hands‑on transactional finance with analytical responsibilities that support safe, efficient, and commercially sound flight operations. You will manage key processes such as accounts payable, month‑end reporting, accruals, and provisions, while working closely with operational teams including Ground Handling, Flight Operations, Engineering, and Commercial. This role will work closely with colleagues in the Finance department and reliably carry out other tasks as required to support the team, while always providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process end‑to‑end, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, including fuel providers, ground handling agents, maintenance vendors, and airport authorities.
• Prepare and post accruals and provisions for key aviation cost categories such as landing fees, navigation charges, handling fees, and maintenance events.
• Support the month‑end close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of management reporting packs.
• Assist in producing operational and financial reports that support flight profitability, cost control, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with internal controls and aviation‑specific compliance requirements.
• Work with operational teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, validate service charges, and ensure alignment between operational data and financial records.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation for regulatory or industry‑specific audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping streamline finance processes and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and support to the Financial Controller and wider leadership team.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent qualification.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar finance role (Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Junior Analyst).
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and month‑end accounting processes.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments, and provisions, ideally in a multi‑cost‑centre or operationally complex environment.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of supplier data and operational cost information.
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables) and familiarity with finance or ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced aviation environment.
• Aviation or logistics sector experience is beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values underlined by our behaviours. This role will be based in our Head Office in Hampton Wick, typically working from the office Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work from home on Friday.

How to Apply

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