Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
26K-29K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Process multi-currency purchase and intercompany invoices, manage supplier queries, support payment runs and reconciliations, review and approve employee expenses to HMRC policy, maintain audit trails, and support high-volume operations using SAP.
Summary Generated by Built In
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job DetailsAccounts Payable and Expenses Administrator
Clearance Type: SC
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000
What’s your possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator to join our fast‑paced Accounts Payable, Receivable and Expenses team within the NSS Business Management function.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring suppliers, partners and employees are paid accurately and on time, helping financial processes run smoothly across the business. You will support teams delivering mission‑critical programmes across our UK Cyber & Intelligence and UK Defence businesses, where precision, trust and accountability really matter. Every detail you manage helps keep these essential programmes moving.
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Processing multi‑currency purchase invoices, with and without purchase orders, ensuring approvals meet internal policy
  • Handling intercompany invoices, direct debits and settlements
  • Working closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice queries efficiently
  • Investigating discrepancies, updating records and maintaining accurate audit trails
  • Supporting payment runs and reconciling supplier accounts
  • Managing a high‑volume shared inbox to support day‑to‑day operations
  • Reviewing and approving employee expenses in line with policy and HMRC guidelines
  • Providing guidance on VAT, business travel and expense processes
About You
Essential experience and skills:
  • Experience using SAP or a similar financial system
  • Proven experience liaising with suppliers or customers to support payment processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and time‑management skills
Desirable:
  • Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Expenses administration
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you have the skills, curiosity and mindset to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC‑level UK Government security clearance. Our recruitment team is on hand to answer questions and guide you through the process at [email protected].
Our Benefits
  • Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight
  • Private healthcare
  • Cash health plan
  • Holiday buy and sell options
  • Career development programmes and mentorship
  • Performance‑based bonus opportunities
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day, we help build a more secure and connected world – from protecting critical data to enabling modern defence capabilities across the UK and beyond.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
Every voice matters here. Our inclusive culture, employee networks and community partnerships ensure you can bring your whole self to work.
Your Career, Your Way
Shape a career that works for you, with access to diverse roles, development pathways and wellbeing support to help you grow and thrive.
Ready to Apply?
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information at [email protected].
Not right now – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re growing across the UK.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Skills Required

  • Experience using SAP or a similar financial system
  • Proven experience liaising with suppliers or customers to support payment processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills
  • Ability to gain and maintain SC-level UK Government security clearance
  • Must be a UK national / UK citizenship required
  • Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Expenses administration

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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