F&A Accountant

Job description:

Summary

• Based at Manchester Airport
• FTC / Secondment (from asap – end March 2027)
• Flexible / Hybrid working for a better work / life balance
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

You’ll be responsible for ensuring accuracy and integrity of all aspects of the divisional accounts, calculate and post relevant journals to ensure the accounts are reflective of underlying financial performance. You’ll assist with delivery of group service levels and support KPIs to internal and external customers as well as the provision of divisional accounts and support the Finance Directors and Finance Business Partners of the CAVU Marketplace division. You’ll ensure that all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You’ll also support the development of continuous improvement initiatives within the F&A team.

What will make you successful in the role?

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant experience of working within a management accounting environment with experience of working within a General Ledger function. You’ll have the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. Preferably, you’ll have experience of SAP or similar ERP systems, alongside intermediate to advanced Excel skills. You’ll have the ability to engage business stakeholders and colleagues effectively and you’ll demonstrate the potential to manage change in a dynamic and fast paced environment.