Job Description

The Vacancy
Business Support Assistant - Finance & Administration
Location: Didcot (Office Based) Full-Time, 37 hours per week
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 + Bonus Scheme
Benefits: Study Support Available: (AAT/CIMA) Private Healthcare Career Development Opportunities
Join a Company That Powers Progress
At Aurora, we're proud to be the UK's leading radiation protection consultancy. Our work supports clients at the cutting edge of science, healthcare, sustainable energy, and engineering, from world-class research institutions to industry leaders pushing boundaries. We're trusted because we're experts, and we care about what we do.
Now, we're looking for a Business Support Assistant to play a vital role in keeping our financial and business operations running smoothly. If you're a detail-oriented administrator with financial experience and you thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As part of our close-knit team, you'll work closely with our Business Manager and Operations and Finance Manager to support essential business functions, with a focus on finance administration. Your key duties will include:

• Inputting financial data, managing client/supplier details, staff expenses, and costs via Workflowmax and Xero
• Assisting with raising invoices, purchase orders, and supporting credit control
• Managing supplier/subcontractor information and supporting fixed asset tracking
• Producing financial data reports for our Leadership Team
• Supporting compliance with internal systems (ISO standards), office management tasks, and liaising with building services

This is a varied role that will allow you to develop your finance and administration skills while contributing to the smooth operation of a mission-driven business.
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, organised, and keen to go the extra mile
• Detail-focused with strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Experienced in using Xero (or similar finance software) and ideally Workflowmax
• Skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and confident with data handling
• A strong communicator with experience managing sensitive information

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience working to ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 standards
• An interest in developing skills in areas like compliance, marketing, or technical support

Why Join Aurora?
Competitive Package

• 25,000 - 30,000 annual salary
• Private healthcare (after 1 year)
• Bonus scheme - if we do well, so do you (after probationary period)
• Life cover and additional benefits

Study Support

• For part-qualified or aspiring professionals (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)

Personal Growth

• Opportunities to support wider business areas: from compliance and marketing to R&D and training delivery
• Work with experts who are leaders in their field
• A supportive, close-knit team where your input truly matters

What's it like working here?
At Aurora, people come first. We've built a culture where everyone feels valued, and where individuality, innovation, and integrity thrive. Our success is down to our team, their curiosity, their care for our clients, and their commitment to doing the right thing.
Ready to apply?
If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, where your development is encouraged, and where your work contributes to impactful projects, apply now and be part of our journey.
About Us
Aurora is a leading radiation protection consultancy company in the UK. Our clients come from multiple diverse sectors. We work with some of the biggest establishments in the world, including those who conduct high-tech research to tackle the challenges of sustainable energy, provide lifesaving treatments in healthcare and those who push the boundaries to develop engines to cross the finish line ahead of the rest. Our clients are important to us and the service we provide shows we care.
We've reached the top by recruiting people who share the same outlook: work should be a place where you enjoy what you do and feel fulfilled. We encourage our people to be in control of their development and ensure they work with people who are recognised as experts in the field. Everyone at Aurora matters, we've been successful because we care about our people, embracing individuality and knowing that collectively we form a strong team.
Aurora is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
An RSK Story
Benefits
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Bonus Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Private Healthcare

Skills Required