Group Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC)
Job Description
Job title: Group Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC)
Company: Menzies Aviation
Job description: Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 250 locations in 58 countries, across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Menzies group’s finance team responsible reporting statutory information and reporting to executives and the board. The role is ideally suited for a first move out of practice or for an accountant with industry experience looking to experience a dynamic commercial environment with opportunities to develop their careers.
The successful candidate will liaise with senior and executive management and take ownership for preparation of financial data presented to the Board. They will play a highly visible role in the success of the group’s audit process, liaising with senior members of the external audit team.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract
What you will be doing
- Analytical review of actual, forecast and budget balance sheets and cash flows from over 200 reporting entities around the world.
- Consolidating the group’s balance sheet and cash flow and preparation of related analyses on a monthly basis.
- Active participation in the preparation, review, and analysis of quarterly and annual statutory information for the Menzies group, with a key focus on judgemental accounting areas.
- Preparation of technical accounting papers for senior finance management and external auditor review.
- Leading preparation and submission of statutory accounts for subsidiaries in the UK.
Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information.
Safety, Security and Compliance:
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others whilst at work. You must carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures. For further details, please see the job description attached.
What we are looking for
- A qualified chartered/certified accountant
- High level of drive and initiative with the ability to problem solve and think analytically.
- Ability to communicate confidently and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Good organisational skills including the ability to effectively identify deadlines and prioritise work.
- Excellent working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software and ideally experience of accounting and reporting systems.
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.
Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.
As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.
Application Instructions
Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!
Need more detail? Feel free to contact ashley.clark@menziesaviation.com for further information.
Expected salary:
Location: London
