Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

An excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across international teams.

We are looking for a qualified accountant to join our Central Finance team to manage the month end, consolidation and statutory accounting for MBDA International Ltd and UK subsidiaries.

Salary:
Up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week onsite due to workload classification.

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).

• 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 available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities.

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.
• Act as main point of contact for both external and internal auditors.
• Preparation and reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Support the Tax Manager in the preparation and completion of VAT returns.
• Act as point of contact for in-country accountants, maintaining relationships to ensure timely and accurate receipt of financial data for reporting.
• Assist the UK Accounting, Reporting and Planning team with key deliverables.
• 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.

• Qualified Accountant, with good up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting.
• 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.
• Proactive mind‑set to ensure resolution and completion of tasks, with a "Can Do" attitude.
• Attention to detail, with an inquisitive nature to maximise the accuracy of data.