Serco Plc
Finance Assistant | Homebased
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Finance Assistant | Homebased
Finance Assistant
About VIVO
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. We embody both experience and innovation.
Our mission: We put our Customers and Families First.
What We Do
Driven by our customers and families, we continuously improve the services we deliver—whether reactive repairs or major projects. Our work is guided by four core values:
- Open
- Caring
- Agile
- Collaborative
These values shape everything we do.
Job Details
- Contract: Full Time, Permanent
- Location: Homebased in the West Midlands, with attendance at the Birmingham office 2–3 times a month
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Salary: £25,000–£35,000 (dependent on experience)
The Role
As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in cost control, ensuring leaders have accurate, insightful financial data for informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce clear, standardised monthly cost reports, breaking down spend by supplier, cost type, and employee.
- Partner with Finance Business Partners to design new analysis and reporting tools.
- Work with SAP systems to validate postings and ensure costs are coded correctly.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across VIVO, supporting a team of one Finance Assistant and one Finance Graduate.
- Assist with:
- Month-end journals
- External reporting requirements
- Ad-hoc analysis
- Work alongside our data analytics team, enhancing knowledge of reporting systems and dashboards.
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This role is ideal for those who enjoy: ✔ Working with data ✔ Finding patterns ✔ Creating clarity ✔ Supporting the financial backbone of a growing business.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- No formal qualification required, but:
- AAT qualified (or part-qualified, ACCA/CIMA) applicants will be advantaged.
- Experience in SAP is a bonus, but rapid system learning is essential.
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Confident and collaborative approach, strong communication skills.
- Highly proficient in Excel, able to:
- Manipulate complex data
- Present insights clearly and accurately
- Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to reliable work.
- Homebased, but West Midlands-based with accessibility to Birmingham office.
- Willing and able to pass BPSS clearance.
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Why Join VIVO?
Core Benefits
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Volunteer leave
- One paid professional subscription
- Life Assurance Policy
- Employee discount and reward schemes
Our Commitment
- Building a diverse and inclusive organisation, with support for all during recruitment and employment.
- Open to discussions on flexibility and hybrid working.
- Pride in being a Disability Confident Leader – offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.
About VIVO Defence Services
This role is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS.
By applying, please be aware: Your CV details may be shared with VIVO, Serco, and EQUANS during recruitment.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re analytical, detail-driven, and eager to grow, this role is yours. Join VIVO Defence Services and help shape the future of Defence infrastructure support.
Apply now.
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