Finance Assistant

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and weapon systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

The role of Finance Assistant is to perform treasury and other financial duties, support the Hastings shared service finance department and act as the main point of contact with external banks and the General Dynamics European Treasury department. Ensuring all reporting and day to day operational requirements are met.

Activities may include:

• Daily Bank, Cash Forecasting and Statement allocation.
• Management of Standing Orders, Direct Debits and daily postings.
• Wire payment entering and processing to cover 4 General Dynamics legal entities.
• Act as the main point of contact with external banks and European Treasury on treasury matters for 4 General Dynamics legal entities.
• Preparation of General Ledger account reconciliations and prompt clearance of outstanding reconciling items.
• Main point of contact between employees and external banks in arranging the provision (and cancellation ) of corporate cards and monitor spend. 
• Assist with maintenance of records covering inter-company transactions across 4 legal entities.
• Supporting the finance department with month end reporting to include provision of reports for approval by the UK Group Finance Director and preparation of journals.
• Preparation of reports for European Treasury to include bank mandates, users, guarantees and charges.
• Ensure processes are kept up to date, seek and implement improvements.
• Provide support to the tax function to cover certain withholding tax, corporate tax tracking and payment obligations. 
• Perform general treasury related tasks to include recording of Exchange Rates, answering queries and provide general assistance to the wider finance team.

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• Strong communication skills and confident in corresponding with individuals across a wide range of seniority
• Organised and methodical nature with attention to detail and a team player.
• Prior experience in a finance role is desirable

This is a  20 hour per week position to be based over 4 or 5 mornings per week (this is due to the specific requirements of this Finance position).  This position is a hybrid working role with time spent in the office and working from home.

This role offers a starting salary of £12,267 to £13,333 per annum (£23,000 to £25,000 full time equivalent)  plus flexible benefits.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email (url removed) if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.