Senior Accountant in Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Description

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BDUK Accountant

Purpose:

The UK & Ireland Accounting Team are looking for a Bristol based individual to join as a Senior Accountant.

Context:

The role will report to the UK Senior Accounting Manager. We are seeking an experienced and proactive qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) to be the lead accountant for Boeing Defence UK Limited, a business that maintains the UK MOD’s fleet of Chinook’s, Apache’s, E7’s, P8’s and C17’s. The role has overall responsibility for month end close, technical accounting queries, statutory accounts preparation and point of contact for external auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly accounting close cycle in accordance with Boeing established procedures and guidelines.

• Lead the annual preparation of statutory financial statements for BDUK ensuring compliant and timely filing

• Maintain robust and compliant controls & processes to ensure accurate reporting of both the P&L and Balance Sheet.

• Familiar with complex Extended Trial balances, able to prepare complex local GAAP adjustments, review draft tax provisions, provide GAAP to GAAP analysis

• Primary point of contact for the external auditors.

• Assist Finance and Business leaders with the co-ordination and accounting for new businesses, contracts, processes and accounting standards.

• Provide monthly and quarterly reporting/analysis on the financial position of BDUK.

• Provide support and input to Boeing International Accounting team goals and objectives and participate in initiatives that will benefit Boeing beyond the boundaries of the UK&I

The successful candidate will be able to work independently to manage the workload and task deadlines to a high standard of quality and efficiency, and will require strong collaboration skills to work across the wider finance and accounting functions both within the UK and US.

Education and experience:

Technical

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

• Advanced Accounting Theory and Knowledge, an advantage if have experience with:

• Revenue recognition

• Long term project accounting

• Knowledge of complex accounting systems and reporting applications –SAP S4 HANA

• Significant experience in preparation of Statutory Financial Statements

• Compliance Focused

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, PowerPivot knowledge an advantage

General

• Significant post qualified experience

• Experience in Aviation an advantage but not required

• Strong attention to detail

• Able to build positive relationships and focus on customer satisfaction

• Business (Financial) Acumen

• Strong Communication skills

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• Diverse and inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

• Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave options

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization :

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with a potential to undergo a Security Clearance check in the future.

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.