Accounts Assistant (Part-Time ~20 hours per week)

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Farnborough is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable professional for a variety of financial tasks, including processing invoices and managing supplier queries. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in an accounts team, and a good working knowledge of Excel and ERP systems. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and excellence in the space industry. Join us to make a difference on Earth and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in accounts team.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Inputting all invoices and dealing with supplier queries.
• Checking employee expenses and receipts.
• Posting and reconciling bank transactions.
• Completing new supplier forms and setting them up accurately.

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Good knowledge of Excel and Word

Ability to work under pressure

Strong people skills and communication skills

Strong organizational capabilities

Education

Studying towards Accounting qualification (e.g., AAT)

Tools

ERP system experience (Oracle/SAP/Priority/NetSuite)

Job description

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Requisition Number: PARTT010840

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• Posted : December 2, 2025
• Part‑Time
• On‑site

Locations

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Farnborough
279 Farnborough Road
Farnborough, HA GU147LS, GBR

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 55‑year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know‑how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one‑of‑a‑kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide‑eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Role:

• Accounts Payable – Inputting all invoices, dealing with supplier queries, matching supplier invoices with delivery notes and reconciling statements
• Expenses – checking all employee expenses and receipts in line with company policy, sourcing approvals and inputting them into the accounting system
• Bank Transactions – posting all bank transactions within the accounting system. Reconciling records and bank balances
• Posting and reconciliation of credit card expenses
• Completing new supplier forms and setting them up accurately in the system
• Procurement – draft purchase orders for approvals. Placing with suppliers once completed and dealing with any queries
• Maintain budget tracker for yearly costs
• Ad Hoc Duties

Requirements:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of Excel and Word and working with spreadsheets
• Able to work under pressure
• Studying towards Accounting qualification is an advantage (e.g., AAT)
• Experience in working in accounts team
• Strong people skills and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
• ERP system (Oracle/ SAP/ Priority/ NetSuite) experience will be an advantage
• Ad Hoc Duties within the team

We’re a dream team of purpose‑driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem‑solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations:

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.