Job Description

Location:

Prudhoe (near Newcastle upon Tyne)

Working arrangement and hours:

Full time (37.5 hours per week) and based on-site. 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Offer package:

24,000 - 26,000 per year (depending upon relevant experience), bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, free breakfast and freshly cooked lunch from our on-site chef, 4% pension match and more (see below)

We're on the lookout for a Sales Ledger and Treasury Assistant who thrives in the detail, takes ownership of processes and enjoys keeping financial records accurate, timely and well-organised.

In this newly created role, you'll play a key role in invoicing, reconciliation and cash flow management working closely with customers to resolve queries and support accurate reporting.

We're a small, agile team tackling big engineering challenges so you'll have the freedom to take real ownership of your work and see the direct impact of it.

OpenWorks Engineering develop CUAS, Air Defence and Optical Surveillance, Sensing and Tracking Technology for Defence and Security.

We've developed an award winning and innovative drone capture and autonomous optical detection and tracking technology. The systems offer the capability to protect high profile assets, facilities, the public and VIPs from the threats posed by Aerial threats.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

Our benefits:

Performance related bonus 25 days holiday plus public holidays (+ long-service bonus days) Free breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch plus bottomless coffee! Private health care insurance Death in benefit cover to protect those close to you EV car scheme Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution) A high-energy and dynamic work environment, based in the beautiful Northumberland countryside A positive company culture - we enable change, encourage challenge and demonstrate commitment

Main responsibilities:

In your first six months, you'll help shape our sales ledger process, become the go-to person for bank payments and build confidence in daily reconciliations across all accounts.

You'll:

Raise sales invoices, manage customer payments and reconcile customer accounts

Perform regular reconciliations of sales ledgers to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Address and resolve queries from customers in a timely and professional manner

Follow up outstanding debt and resolve late payment queries

Send end of month statements

Assist with the preparation of payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on time

Reconcile all bank accounts daily

Assist with month-end reporting and ensure all ledger balances are correctly reflected in financial reports

Take an active part in project meetings to ensure financial information is captured

Ensure project reports are kept up to date for financial information

What we're looking for:

AAT part qualified or qualified by relevant experience

Experience of working in multiple currencies

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Excellent attention to detail

What you'll get:

The autonomy to take point in this area of our Finance department

The opportunity to help shape new processes and approaches

Work on meaningful tasks with real-world impact

A culture that rewards initiative, curiosity and ownership

As a small, fast growing company (with approx 50 people), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility. You'll directly see the impact of your efforts.

More about us:

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence

Values

Be a Good Egg:

Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff:

We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered:

We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team:

Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong:

Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun:

We're doing amazing things with passionate people

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status? What are your salary expectations? Are you AAT part qualified or qualified by relevant experience? Do you have experience of working in multiple currencies?
Work Location: In person