Job Description
Qualifications:
Introduction:
The UK & Ireland Accounting Team are looking for a Bristol based individual to join as an Accountant .
The role will report to the UK Accounting Manager. We are seeking an experienced and proactive qualified Accountant to assume responsibility for the BDUK month end close, technical accounting queries, statutory accounts preparation and contact for external auditors.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be able to work independently to manage the workload and task deadlines to a high standard of quality and efficiency, improving productivity is an essential aspect of the role.
The successful candidate will require strong collaboration skills to work across the wider finance and accounting functions both within the UK and US.
Tasks will be varied but will include:
1. Oversee the monthly accounting close cycle in accordance with Boeing established procedures and guidelines.
2. Maintain robust and compliant controls & processes to ensure accurate reporting of both the P&L and Balance Sheet.
3. Lead the annual preparation of statutory financial statements for BDUK ensuring compliant and timely filing and provide assistance/guidance on other smaller UK entities
4. Familiar with complex Extended Trial balances, able to prepare complex local GAAP adjustments, review draft tax provisions, provide GAAP to GAAP analysis
5. Primary point of contact for the external auditors.
6. Assist Finance and Business leaders with the co-ordination and accounting for new businesses, contracts, processes and accounting standards.
7. Provide monthly and quarterly reporting/analysis on the financial position of BDUK.
8. Provide support and input to Boeing International Accounting team goals and objectives and participate in initiatives that will benefit Boeing beyond the boundaries of the UK&I
Preferred qualifications:
9. Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)
10. Advanced Accounting Theory and Knowledge, an advantage if have experience with:Revenue recognitionLong term project accountingFXLeases
11. Knowledge of complex accounting systems and reporting applications –SAP S4 HANA
12. Significant experience in preparation of Statutory Financial Statements
13. Compliance Focused
14. Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, PowerPivot knowledge an advantage
15. Ideally some post qualifications experience
16. Experience in Aviation an advantage but not required
17. Adaptability
18. Strong attention to detail
19. Able to build positive relationships and focus on customer satisfaction
20. Business (Financial) Acumen
21. Strong Communication skills
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
22. Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
23. Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
24. Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
25. Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
26. 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
27. Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
28. Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
29. Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
30. Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
31. 6x annual salary life insurance
32. Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
33. Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
34. Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave options
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Work Authorization :
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with a potential to undergo a Security Clearance check in the future.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Relocation:
No relocation available
Export Control Requirement:
Not an export control position
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a safety sensitive position
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Experience Level:
Individual Contributor - 3
Job Type:
Regular
Job Code:
9AHCI3 (905)