Job Advert: Financial Accountant (12-Month Contract)
Location: Filton, with a minimum of 60% onsite attendance
Contract Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: Up to £43.62 per hour (via Umbrella) or £32.98 per hour (PAYE)
Work Pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible working between 7am-7pm, 4.5 days per week
About the Role:
We are working with a leading organisation in the aerospace and defence industry to hire a Financial Accountant. This is a valuable opportunity to support the establishment of a new entity following a significant acquisition. The role will focus on defining financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering accurate and timely financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Include:
* Pre-deal responsibilities:
o Setting up lead ledgers in SAP
o Assisting with due diligence on opening balance sheets
o Loading assets into SAP with correct attributes
o Defining and documenting key financial processes and controls
o Ensuring internal controls align with enterprise risk management requirements
* Post-deal responsibilities:
o Preparing monthly consolidation packages and statutory accounts
o Applying IFRS and UK GAAP standards
o Overseeing internal controls and reporting risks and opportunities
o Improving financial processes and procedures
o Analysing data trends and providing accurate reporting
o Supporting internal and external audits
Requirements:
* Essential:
o Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
o Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting standards
o SAP or equivalent financial reporting tool expertise
o Experience working in a professional accounting team
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
o A proactive and continuous improvement mindset
* Desirable:
o Mergers and Acquisitions experience
Additional Information:
* Travel may be required (1-2 days per month within the UK)
* Security clearance (BPSS+) will be required
* One-stage interview process
This role offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the aerospace sector, gaining exposure to the complexities of mergers and acquisitions and the financial operations of a newly established entity.
Application:
If you are a proactive and skilled Financial Accountant looking to make an impact in the aerospace and defence industry, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to play a pivotal role in this important project.
Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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