We're looking for a Finance Assistant who is organised and proactive ready to thrive in a busy, evolving environment.
The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, with a focus on sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.
OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.
Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.
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.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced and people genuinely love what they do.
Here’s what our benefits have to offer:
Competitive remuneration package, with performance-related bonuses and clear progression opportunities.
Enhanced Pension plan with up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.
25 days’ holiday + public holidays, with long-service rewards and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches every day, courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.
Private healthcare through Aviva, keeping you feeling your best.
Life assurance for peace of mind.
Salary sacrifice schemes – including EV car and Cycle to Work options for easy, sustainable travel.
Professional Development Fund - £250 annual budget to invest in learning, training or development opportunities that matter most to you.
Paid team socials – from quiz nights and football to board games and more; we love to have fun together.
A culture that empowers – we enable change, encourage challenge, and celebrate personal growth.
What you’ll be doing:
Sales Ledger
- Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debts
- Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
- Resolve invoice queries in collaboration with internal teams and customers
Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate supplier records
- Processing of expenses and credit card transactions
- Preparation of supplier payment runs
Bank Reconciliations
- Perform regular bank reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies
- Post bank transactions to the accounting system
Month-End Duties
- Assist the Management Accountant with preparation of accruals and prepayments
- Support the Management Accountant with month-end close processes
- Maintain supporting schedules and documentation
General Finance Support
- Assist with audit requests and documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls
- Provide ad hoc support to the finance team as required
What we’re looking for:
Key Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
- Good understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
- Experience with bank reconciliations
- Basic knowledge of accruals and prepayments
- Familiarity with EPR systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Competent in Microsoft Excel
Personal Specification
- AAT (or working towards)
- Reliable and proactive
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and develop
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
Skills Required
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
- Good understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
- Experience with bank reconciliations
- Basic knowledge of accruals and prepayments
- Familiarity with EPR systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Competent in Microsoft Excel
- AAT (or working towards)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and develop
What We Do
OpenWorks Engineering is a UK-based technology company that develops advanced autonomous optical systems and counter-UAS (uncrewed air systems) solutions. Their mission is to provide world-leading technology for surveillance, air defense, and the protection of high-profile assets, facilities, and individuals from aerial threats. They focus on delivering innovative, modular, and high-performance hardware, including the SkyWall drone capture system, to support defense and security forces globally.
