Orbex is looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join the Finance department. You will be well organised and comfortable working in a busy accounts payable function.
We are looking for someone with proven experience working in an accounts team, ideally with experience working in multiple currencies and long term ambitions for growth and development with the company. Any experience working with engineering/manufacturing companies would be desirable.
Orbex
Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime and Proxima launch vehicles being prepared to launch from Scotland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €158m/£133m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.
We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris on orbit.
Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark.
Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.
Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry.
The Position
As an Accounts Administrator your duties will include:
- Co-ordinating with Treasury & Accounts Payable Supervisor to ensure all duties are completed efficiently and in line with month end deadlines.
- Acting as point of contact for all supplier queries along with managing the Finance email inbox daily.
- Processing invoices in various currencies
- Matching purchase invoices to POs
- Recording staff expenses
- Taking responsibility for the debtors & creditors ledgers, and ensuring accuracy of postings.
- Checking supplier statements
- Posting all payments and reconciling several bank accounts in various currencies monthly.
- Pleo / credit card postings
We are looking for candidates who have good attention to detail and are used to working in a fast paced and busy environment. You will have excellent verbal and written communications skills and will enjoy working as a team. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills will be required for this role, as will a good understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Preference will be given to applicants who have some book-keeping qualifications and some previous accounts payable experience. Full training on using our ERP system and our processes will be provided.
Personality - Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.
- It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
- You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.
Location – Forres Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security. This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters. Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches, and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world-famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort. If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location. Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking, and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of the Highlands. If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep. Security You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a UK BPSS check which includes a criminal record check. Benefits – UK - Salary of £25-30k depending on experience
- 34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, including: mortgage advice, health and wellbeing apps.
- Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary.
