Accounts Payable Assistant
Fixed Term - Full Time £26,292 - £27,360 / yearJob Overview
Please note this is a 1 year FTC
The hiring team are happy to discuss being based at our London office with travel to Brize as required
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and building strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers. You will play an important part in ensuring the smooth operation of the purchase ledger, company expenses, banking activities, and stock-related financial processes.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. Commercial and Operations, you will help ensure pricing decisions deliver value for money, support sustainable growth and strengthen the long-term success of AirTanker. As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the Finance function. You will be responsible for processing purchase ledger transactions, managing supplier payments, supporting expense administration, and maintaining accurate financial records. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement, and the wider business, you will help ensure financial processes are completed accurately, suppliers are supported effectively, and strong financial controls are maintained across AirTanker
The hiring team are happy to discuss being based at our London office with travel to Brize as required
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and building strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers. You will play an important part in ensuring the smooth operation of the purchase ledger, company expenses, banking activities, and stock-related financial processes.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. Commercial and Operations, you will help ensure pricing decisions deliver value for money, support sustainable growth and strengthen the long-term success of AirTanker. As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the Finance function. You will be responsible for processing purchase ledger transactions, managing supplier payments, supporting expense administration, and maintaining accurate financial records. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement, and the wider business, you will help ensure financial processes are completed accurately, suppliers are supported effectively, and strong financial controls are maintained across AirTanker
What's in it for you?
- Variety and Responsibility: No two days are the same. You'll support multiple finance processes and work with colleagues and suppliers across the business.
- Develop Technical Skills: Strengthen your experience using finance systems, spreadsheets, and reconciliation processes while developing strong attention to detail.
- Make a Real Impact: Help ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while supporting strong financial controls and compliance across the organisation.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more
- Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days
- AirTanker supports flexible working to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognise the importance of balancing work with personal commitments and are committed to agreeing arrangements that meet both individual and business needs.
What you'll be doing
- Processing purchase ledger transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Supporting the preparation and administration of payment runs.
- Processing employee expenses and managing company credit card reconciliations.
- Managing supplier correspondence and responding to finance-related queries.
- Supporting inventory and stock-related purchase ledger activities.
- Assisting with supplier approval processes.
- Completing supplier statement reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate records, filing systems, and financial documentation.
- Providing general administrative and finance support across the team.
- Ensuring finance policies and procedures are followed at all times