Summary: The Financial Accountant role involves joining a leading aerospace manufacturing company in Filton, Bristol, for a 12-month hybrid contract. The position requires delivering fixed asset financial information for a newly established company while supporting existing operations. The candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes and controls. Strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with Due Diligence on the opening balance sheet for the new company.
• Load assets into SAP with the correct data attributes.
• Define and document key financial processes and controls.
• Ensure internal controls are in place in line with current ERM requirements.
• Accurately record fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Provide advice on capitalisation rules and depreciation policies.
• Cleansing the asset register through regular data checks and physical verification oversight.
• Provide information to the tax team for annual tax computations.
• Contribute to internal and external audits.
• Review processes and procedures to identify and implement improvements.
• Support key controls such as Entry into Service validation and capex/opex checks for existing operations.
• Provide accurate data for physical verification exercises.
• Contribute to transnational and local projects, including harmonisation of group processes.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant with experience in an accounting team.
• Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience interacting with internal and external audit teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Filton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other