Job Description

• Monthly preparation of the IFRS/FRS 101 compliant consolidated management accounts, supporting the FPA&R Manager where required to finalise the management accounts pack for review by the Group Financial Controller and CFO.
• Drafting year end and interim financial statements under IFRS including statutory disclosures.
• Preparing audit working papers.
• Preparing and maintaining monthly intangible asset and revenue schedules.
• Preparation, posting and review of month end journals including revenue, cost of sales, payroll and management recharges.

Project and department reporting

• Drafting government grant claims, liaising with grant project managers and auditors and presenting results at review meetings.

Transactional

• Preparation and submission of PAYE Settlement Agreement and other statutory returns.
• Treasury overview including posting and maintenance of cashbooks and bank reconciliations.
• Preparation of key balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the calculation and submission of R&D tax credit claims and other tax items as required.

Ad hoc

• Audit Committee – support the Group FC drafting and updating Audit Committee (and Board) papers including performing periodic internal control and other reviews for the Audit Committee.
• Share options – supporting the Group FC to manage the process of employees exercising share options and preparing share based payment charge calculations.
• Various finance-related projects as required, including drafting accounting policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ACA/ACCA qualified. (essential) A broad background of experience gained in a small to medium sized business, including the manufacturing (or engineering/aircraft environment) sector. (essential) Hands-on experience of general ledger maintenance and reconciliations. (essential) Demonstrable intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. (essential) Exposure to R&D tax credit claims beneficial. (desirable)