First Light Fusion

We are a lean, focused and agile Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) company. We spun out from the University of Oxford in June 2011 and are based near Oxford. The company is well-funded by both institutional investors and private individuals.

IFE is a well-established and collaboratively in both private and public sector moving towards Power Plant technology worldwide. At First Light we continue to develop our Amplifier Technology, using in house simulation and our experimental capability to verify our experiments. We achieved fusion in 2021 and continue to evolve our solutions to solve fusion power by the simplest means possible.

We really believe fusion will be on the grid in the 2030s. If it’s solved by us, fantastic, if it’s solved by someone else, still great.

Job Description

Role Purpose

We are currently looking to recruit a highly experienced Purchase Ledger Administrator for a 6 month fixed term contract. Fulfilling a key role in an exciting and inspiring mission, you will contribute to the company’s success by being an efficient and capable processor. You will own the accurate recording of accounting transactions and look to improve things even when they are running well. You will join a welcoming team and will find this reflected across the Company as you interact with a wide variety of people.

Accountabilities and deliverables

  • Accurate input of data in multiple currencies on purchase ledgers
  • Resolution of supplier account queries
  • Reconciliation of Supplier Statements
  • Preparing payment runs for approval
  • Producing, monitoring and communicating internal KPIs
  • Dealing with supplier admin, raising and tracking purchase orders and booking in goods
  • Supporting the Financial Controller

Core skills, knowledge and attributes

Essential
  • Previous accounts experience
  • Experience of accounting software
  • Extensive experience of purchase or sales ledger volume processing and accounting for VAT
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Fluent English
  • Strong interpersonal skills across all levels of seniority
Desirable
  • Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Software
  • Enthusiastic, highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
  • Effective communicator
  • The ability to:
    • balance excellent customer service with the need to keep financial control
    • meet deadlines, and to set realistic goals
    • quickly learn new technology and methods of work
    • work as a part of a team, on own initiative
    • work accurately under pressure

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata)+ bank holidays
  • Free lunch, snacks and soft drinks
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Generous share options scheme
  • Health and wellbeing scheme
  • 8% employer pension contribution without matching requirements

Additional information

  • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Office based in Oxford
  • Immediate start
  • 6 month fixed term contract


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