Whether you are talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. Our range of products and services need to be commercially viable. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too?
We have an exciting opportunity available to join the collaborative and friendly Management Accounting team, working alongside the Senior Management Accountants and Assistant Finance Managers, you will assist with multiple departments and provide administrative and accounting support.
What you will be doing:
- Providing administrative and accounting support - month-end processing and accounting, preparing audits, creating projects, and performing housekeeping activities
- Running reports, expense transfers, invoicing, and journals
- Supporting with budget and quarterly forecasts.
- Supporting Group Leaders and Project Managers
- You will also have opportunities to support with ad-hoc projects, this will expand your knowledge in a finance team that is undergoing significant change due to the adoption of a new Accounting system.
Experience and Skills that you can bring to the role:
- Working in a busy, fast paced finance department
- A strong customer focus
- Effective communication skills
- Working with large data sets
- Attention to detail
- IT skills and familiar with Microsoft office
- AAT qualified or equivalent
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency, and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
