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Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Filton, Bristol

Contract: 12 Months / Hybrid 60% onsite

Hours: 35 hours

Rates: £38 per hour

Job Description

SRG are looking for a financial accountant to join a leading aerospace manufacturing company based in Filton. This company is currently in the process of acquiring the trade and assets of a key supplier. A new company will be established for this purpose. The new company will have turnover of c. £400m with many stakeholders relying on the timeliness and accuracy of the financial information.

The individual will be part of a dynamic team, working across different sites. They will be responsible for delivering the fixed asset financial information for the new company in the most efficient way possible. It is vital that they understand the activities of the business to pre-empt potential issues and to identify possible errors in the data. The work will be varied and will require strong analytical skills.

In addition, the individual will support the fixed asset activities for current operations within the existing company. There will be recurring monthly activities on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities - New company

Assisting with Due Diligence on the opening balance sheet.
Loading assets into SAP with the correct data attributes.
Defining and documenting key financial processes and controls.
Ensuring internal controls are in place in line with current ERM requirements.
Accurate recording of fixed asset additions, disposals and depreciation.
Provide advice to the business on capitalisation rules and depreciation policies.
Cleanse the asset register through regular data checks including oversight of physical verification.
Provide information to the tax team for the annual tax computations.
Contribute to internal and external audits.
Continual review of processes and procedures to identify and implement improvements.Tasks and responsibilities - Existing company

Support with the application of key controls such as Entry into Service validation and capex / opex checks.
Provide accurate data for physical verification exercises.
Contribute to transnational and local projects, including the harmonisation of group processes.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualified Accountant with experience of working in an accounting team.
Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirement.
Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset.
Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Experience of interacting with internal and external audit teams.Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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