Your Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting function for the Farnborough MRO facility.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in accordance with corporate and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead preparation and coordination of annual statutory audits and internal audits.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional partners.
• Ensure all regulatory filings and statutory obligations are completed accurately and on time. 

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Supervise and provide guidance to AP and AR teams to ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors, driving process improvements to enhance cash flow management.
• Support credit control activities and vendor relationship management.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing or MRO environment.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards, statutory reporting, and corporate governance.
• Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle, including audits and monthly close.
• Experience supervising small finance teams and collaborating across functional departments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.