Accountant

About the job

A great opportunity to progress your career, we are looking for a qualified accountant to join our Central Finance team to manage the month end, consolidation and statutory accounting for our smaller UK subsidiaries.

Job Title: Accountant

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience 

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 – 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The Opportunity

Due to the expansion of our MBDA International support infrastructure, we are recruiting an Accountant/Finance Manager to look after our smaller UK entities and their subsidiaries.  Reporting to the Head of UK Accounting, Reporting and Planning, you will be responsible for collating information from our in country teams for month end and year end reporting, production of Statutory Accounts including consolidation, Balance Sheet reconciliations and any adhoc support required by the MBDA International Finance Director and MBDA UK Finance Director.

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the following

• Preparation of monthly management reports, understanding variances and presenting to the Head of Accounting, Reporting, and Planning, and Finance Directors.
• Preparation/review of monthly management reports submitted to Group Accounting team.
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for the MBDA International UK entities including consolidated accounts and agreeing such accounts for sign off by both the Finance Director and the Auditors.
• Acting as main point of contact for both external and internal auditors.
• Preparation and reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Supporting the Tax Manager in the preparation and completion of VAT returns.
• Point of contact for in country accountants, maintaining relationships to ensure timely and accurate receipt of financial data for reporting.
• Drive Financial Reporting and Planning improvement including recommending, developing and implementing revised procedures and controls.
• Share technical knowledge and expertise.
• Assistance with various other ad hoc reporting tasks.

What are we looking for?

• Qualified Accountant, with good up to date knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting.
• A good understanding of SAP/SAP BW or similar ERP.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Commercial and financial awareness ideally in a long term contract accounting business.
• A proactive mind-set to ensure resolution and completion of tasks, "Can Do" attitude.
• Attention to detail, with an inquisitive nature to maximise the accuracy of data.

 What's in it for you?

• As the Accountant/Finance Manager you will work independently but with the support of a wider team to ensure outgoing financial data is as accurate and timely as possible and meets the needs of the user.
• Opportunity to learn from an established team to become the specialist for the MBDA International company and its' subsidiaries, within the wider Central Finance team.
• Provide a reference point for technical advice on financial accounting standards.
• Support and contribute in the implementation of process and system improvements.
• Access to professional development and career progression.

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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