Finance Officer

The VacancyLocation: Didcot (Office Based) ¦ Full-Time, 37 hour weekSalary: up to £30,000 + Bonus SchemeBenefits: Study Support (AAT/CIMA/ACCA) ¦ Private Healthcare ¦ Career Development OpportunitiesJoin a Company That Powers ProgressAt Aurora, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading radiation protection consultancy. Our work supports clients operating at the cutting edge of science, healthcare, sustainable energy, and engineering from world-class research institutions to industry leaders driving innovation. We’re trusted because we’re experts, and because we genuinely care about the quality of the service we deliver.We are now looking for a Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting our financial operations. If you’re detail-focused, proactive, and confident working within financial systems and processes, we’d love to hear from you.The RoleAs part of our close-knit Finance and Operations function, you will work closely with the Operations and Finance Manager to ensure the smooth running of Aurora’s financial activities. Your key responsibilities will include:Inputting financial data, including client and supplier details, staff expenses and costs, via WorkflowMax and Xero.Supporting the efficient and timely raising of invoices, purchase orders, and supplier bills.Managing supplier and subcontractor information.Assisting with income and expenditure reconciliation in Xero.Supporting credit control activities and fixed asset management.Producing routine financial data reports for our Leadership Team and parent company, RSK Group.Supporting external audit preparations.Assisting with internal compliance activities, including ISO management systems, and providing support across general office operations where needed.This is a varied finance role that will allow you to build on your skills while contributing directly to the effective running of a mission-driven organisation.What You BringWe’re looking for someone who is:Experienced in a finance role with exposure to a range of transactional finance activities.Confident using Xero (or similar finance systems) and ideally WorkflowMax.Detail-orientated with strong numeracy, analytical and data-handling skills.Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities.A strong communicator with experience handling sensitive information professionally.Competent with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.Preferred but not essential:Experience working within ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 standards.An interest in developing skills in compliance, marketing, training support or wider business operations.Why Join Aurora?Competitive PackageUp to £30,000 annual salaryPrivate healthcare (after 1 year)Bonus scheme – if we do well, so do youLife cover and additional benefitsStudy SupportAvailable for part-qualified or aspiring professionals (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)Personal GrowthOpportunities to support wider business areas including compliance, marketing, R&D and training deliveryWork alongside industry-leading expertsA friendly, collaborative team where your contributions are valuedWhat’s it like working here?At Aurora, people come first. We’ve built a culture where everyone feels valued and supported, and where individuality, innovation and integrity are encouraged. Our continued success comes from our people their curiosity, their professionalism, and their commitment to doing things the right way.Ready to apply?If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same, where your development is encouraged, and where your work contributes to impactful projects, apply now and be part of our journey.About UsAurora is a leading radiation protection consultancy company in the UK. Our clients come from multiple diverse sectors. We work with some of the biggest establishments in the world, including those who conduct high-tech research to tackle the challenges of sustainable energy, provide lifesaving treatments in healthcare and those who push the boundaries to develop engines to cross the finish line ahead of the rest. Our clients are important to us and the service we provide shows we care.We’ve reached the top by recruiting people who share the same outlook: work should be a place where you enjoy what you do and feel fulfilled. We encourage our people to be in control of their development and ensure they work with people who are recognised as experts in the field. Everyone at Aurora matters, we’ve been successful because we care about our people, embracing individuality and knowing that collectively we form a strong team.Aurora is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?