Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Cyber1st is an agile, innovative technology company driven to solve complex customer requirements in the field of high integrity critical security technologies, where absolute confidence in operation is a prerequisite not an ambition.

Our culture is always to strive towards excellence in everything that we do, this is not a sound bite but an intrinsic motivation that is at the core of our engineering. Our fundamental ambition is to always exceed our customer and stakeholder expectations.

These exciting career opportunities will undoubtedly challenge the most capable of candidates, the sense of achievement in solving complex problems or creating innovative Intellectual Property as part of an expert growing multi-disciplinary team will be extremely rewarding.

The company is predominantly engaged in supporting Government customers and allied industries by researching and developing disruptive security technologies that have truly game changing attributes.

Cyber1st is deeply involved in software engineering and Microelectronics (across multiple disciplines) all of which are aligned to solutions involving applied cryptography.

This will certainly take your career to the next level.

We very much look forward to hearing from you.

Role: Finance and Business Support Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to Cyber1st's continued growth. This role looks to provide day?to?day finance support and business administration, ensuring accurate financial processing and smooth operational support. While the role includes some light PA duties, the emphasis is firmly on finance and business support. It is well?suited to candidates who are part?qualified in a recognised finance qualification and looking to broaden their experience.

Key Responsibilities

Finance support tasks

o Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payment runs.

o Maintain ledgers and reconcile accounts.

o Assist with payroll administration and timesheet checks.

o Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for management.

o Support audits by providing documentation and responding to queries.

o Assist with budget monitoring and variance reporting.

o Supporting VAT returns.

Business support tasks

o Provide administrative support across departments.

o Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and circulate minutes.

o Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve queries and chase outstanding payments.

o Arranging travel, accommodation etc. for company business travel needs.

o Assisting with compliance activities: This role also includes the opportunity to assist with internal audits of the Quality and Health and Safety Management Systems.

PA duties for the MD and Senior Leadership Team

HR administrative tasks

o Maintain employee records and update HR databases.

o Assist with recruitment administration (posting job ads, scheduling interviews, preparing contracts).

o Support onboarding processes for new starters.

o Track staff absences and holidays .

Travel within the UK, including between company sites, may be required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Personal Competencies

Great communication and team working skills as well as the ability to work independently.

Great problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Required Technical Skills / Qualifications

Part?qualified in a recognised finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Previous experience of finance administration to support the tasks listed above.

Experience with accountancy systems and finance practices is essential.

Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach

Desirable Skills

Previous experience working in accordance with a certified Management System e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 27001

Previous experience of SharePoint would be advantageous

Applicants can expect

A finance?focused role with exposure to HR and business administration. Professional development leading to career progression with opportunity to apply and progress professional finance qualifications. Support from a collaborative team. Excellent pay and comprehensive benefits package: Competitive Salary 25 Days Annual Leave Company pension (4%) 4x Death in Service EV car scheme Free EV charging Free annual Flu vaccinations Benefit platform with high street discounts Training both on the job and external courses to supplement technical capabilities. Two phase interview process: 20-minute Teams discussion followed by face-to-face interview.
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

You must be a British national (no dual nationality) as this forms part of the security requirements for this role. Please confirm if this is the case or not. If the answer is no, please do not apply as you will be rejected.
Reference ID: CYBERFBSO2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Store discount
Application question(s):

You must be a British national (no dual nationality) as this forms part of the security requirements for this role. Please confirm if this is the case or not. If the answer is no, please do not apply as you will be rejected.
Work Location: In person