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:

Setting up lead ledgers in SAP
Assisting with due diligence on opening balance sheets
Loading assets into SAP with correct attributes
Defining and documenting key financial processes and controls
Ensuring internal controls align with enterprise risk management requirements
Post-deal responsibilities:

Preparing monthly consolidation packages and statutory accounts
Applying IFRS and UK GAAP standards
Overseeing internal controls and reporting risks and opportunities
Improving financial processes and procedures
Analysing data trends and providing accurate reporting
Supporting internal and external auditsRequirements:

Essential:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting standards
SAP or equivalent financial reporting tool expertise
Experience working in a professional accounting team
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and continuous improvement mindset
Desirable:

Mergers and Acquisitions experienceAdditional Information:

Travel may be required (1-2 days per month within the UK)
Security clearance (BPSS+) will be required
One-stage interview processThis 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