Job Description

Join us as a Finance Assistant and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

As a Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable), you will report to the Finance Manager and ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices and payments. You'll help maintain financial integrity and support our mission to protect food, the environment, and the economy.


We can consider Part Time (min 20 hrs) or Full time (37.5hrs) for this role.

What you'll be doing:

Manage and maintain the Accounts Payable ledger at supplier level. Process purchase invoices and supplier payments accurately and on time. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies. Handle purchase order queries and liaise with suppliers and internal teams. Ensure compliance with internal controls and cash flow forecasting. Provide regular and ad-hoc financial reports. Support audit processes and general finance administration.

What we're looking for:

Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with ERP systems (preferred but not essential). Excellent communication and teamworking skills. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

What's in it for you?

?25 days' holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy extra leave. Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more. Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, you can contact recruitment@fera.co.uk


We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at recruitment@fera.co.uk and we'll get back to you.


At Fera, we're making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We're a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we're working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.

+44 (0)300 100 0321

recruitment@fera.co.uk

https://www.fera.co.uk/careers