Head of Accounting

Job Description:

Oxford

Permanent

Airbus Helicopters is the worlds largest helicopter manufacturer and the companys site at Oxford Airport is Britains civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales bespoke completions maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design customisation installation flight-testing and certification as well as technical support maintenance training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoDs chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health wealth and lifestyle:

• Holiday Allowance:
  We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)

• Health:
  Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.

• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans and Discretionary Group Bonuses.

• Everyday Savings:
  Access to exclusive shopping discounts including a cashback card to help your money go further.

• Lifestyle:
  Bikes to Work scheme (up to 3000) Mydrive car purchase scheme and Technology purchase schemes.

• Added Protection:
  Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance Health-care Cash Schemes and professional Financial/Legal advice.

• Refer a friend Scheme :
  We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.

The Opportunity

As Finance Manager your responsibilities will include overseeing end-to-end finance operations financial analysis balance sheet reconciliations looking to make improvements to procedures and controls overseeing all audits.

• Responsible for financial statements

• Ensure statutory accounts comply with UK GAAP & IFRS.

• Be the primary conduit for audit preparation and liaison with auditors.

• Issue accurate and timely monthly financial accounts.

• Ensure monthly routines are maintained for financial closing and balance sheet reconciliation.

• Responsible for the preparation of data for reporting

• Prepare the deferred tax pack for Group accounting annually

• Communicate any financial changes required by Group to the department.

• Prepare and finalise statutory accounts and ensure compliance with regulatory authority requirements

• Prepare Corporation tax packs for tax advisors.

• Ensure VAT returns and payments and other statutory reports such as ONS surveys are delivered by specified deadlines.

• Work alongside other departments with regards to customs tariffs import VAT and duty.

• Ensure the banking database eBam is maintained and bank mandates are updated.

• Maintain Companies House data for directors appointments and annual returns.

• Manage the Accounting department of four people.

• Develop a strong customer focus.

• Oversee Accounts Receivable and cash collection.

• Oversee the Accounts Payable function including payments

• Oversee the payroll ensuring it is processed and all associated reporting complete (sub contracted to Airbus)

• Ensure appropriate financial controls are defined and compliance is adhered to.

• Write and edit Financial policies and improve financial systems processes and procedures.

• Liaise with the IT department on all accounting software financial issues.

• Treasury & Management report

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of SAP

• Detailed knowledge of FRS
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• Professional trustworthy define priorities leader and team

• player self-starter and positive.

• Communicates well to a variety of audiences.

Desirable

• A foreign language (French or German) could be useful

Education Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA.

• Inclusive Space:
  We provide a dedicated Multi-Faith Prayer Room ensuring a quiet private space prayer during the day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Your mental health matters. Gain access to 24/7 confidential support counseling and resources for both your professional and personal life.

• The Canteen Hub: A dedicated space to take a break and recharge featuring on-site vending machines for quick snacks and refreshments.

• Fuel Your Day:
  Enjoy free tea and coffee throughout the day because sometimes the best ideas happen over a fresh brew.

Additional requirements
This position is subject to National Security Vetting. Candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance which generally requires having lived in the UK for the last five years. All successful applicants will also undergo a mandatory BPSS check.

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

• All candidates must possess the current…