ROLE OVERVIEW
The role of Finance Assistant plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of Leading Edge Aviation’s Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Assistant provides front line administrative finance support, with a particular focus on Accounts Receivable, credit control and wider operational financial tasks.
We are looking for a skilled Finance Administrator to join our team, brining with you an understanding of key financial procedures, strong attention to detail as well as an energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the continued development of the department, and the systems and processes we use. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience in an established Finance Department, whilst also contributing your ideas and initiatives to enhance the work of the team.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, based at our Oxford Campus. Some home working may be possible.
- Raising customer invoices on a monthly basis in an accurate and timely manner
- Creating new customer accounts with associated supporting records
- Ensuring student accounts are reconciled with receipts and matched to outstanding balances
- Carrying out credit control and aged debt management using a variety of communication channels
- Providing up-to-date commentary on the weekly aged debt report
- Responding to customer queries such as payment queries and sending out copy invoices
- Processing telephone or in person PDQ payments, and generating payment links
- Liaising with the Sales Team and other departments to ensure accuracy of invoicing
- Assisting with cashflow forecasting
- Assisting with wider financial tasks, including AP cover
- Contributing to projects and implementations of new systems
- Previous experience in financial administration and sales invoice processing is required
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Understanding VAT elements of an invoice based on different items of supply
- Confident and competent user of Microsoft Office Suite, including excellent Excel skills, and the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Enthusiasm to contribute your ideas and initiative
- Experience using Accounting Software in your work (we use Xero) is desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook
- Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic
We know a great team member is more than a checklist. If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.
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Salary up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience, reviewed annually
- Commitment to your personal and professional development
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, which increases with service, plus public holidays
- An Airspace day for wellbeing and what is important to you
- Enhanced sick pay and leave
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
- Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary
- Critical illness cover
- Access to our Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee referral scheme
Leading Edge Aviation is a firmly established pilot training academy with a fresh approach and an emphasis on holistic training. Offering the highest standards of regulatory technical training, students also benefit from a comprehensive professional and personal development curriculum to enhance non-technical skills. This is delivered through ‘The Whole Pilot®’ Approach, which focuses on developing diverse abilities that go beyond just technical proficiency.
Based at London Oxford Airport and Alhama, Southern Spain with a commitment to holistic pilot development, Leading Edge Aviation offers a range of modular and integrated training programmes, including the innovative LEAP (Leading Edge Airline Preparation) course; a full-time integrated course with BSc degree (UK only) and a comprehensive graduate airline selection preparation workshop. Facilities at both locations support a comprehensive educational experience, combining modern aircraft and simulators, advanced learning technologies, and a vibrant student living environment.
