Defence Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Description:

Defence Project Account

Shawbury

Permanent

About our team...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s 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 MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

Defence Project Accountant, Shawbury based - reports to Financial Controller. Financial reporting on defence projects and support to future bid campaigns.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

• Assist in the coordination and reporting of Defence Department related financial activities
  
• Offers: Liaise with the Defence Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of Defence offers
  
• Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals
  
• Plan: Assist in the creation of budget reports
  
• Forecast: Preparation of Defence EAC forecasts incorporating reviews of the P&L, balance sheet and cash
  
• Monitor and maintain billing milestones in line with flying hours
  
• Report deviations to plan regarding programme, finance and resource status, enabling forecasting of costs to complete using and updating the forecasting model
  
• Risk management
  
• Monitor value for money on project basis and report any fluctuations
  
• Contracts reviews: Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly “Estimate at Completion” (EACs) updates.
  
• Support month end closing for financial reporting
  
• Internal control: monitor adherence to company policies and procedures (such as risk management) and the relevant accounting standards
  
• Information system: maintain the defence related financial data in SAP, amend the reports, and address change requests to the IT department if required
  

The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Good working knowledge of accountancy principles
  
• Use of MS office and Excel in particular, plus Google suite
  
• Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
  
• Solid understanding of work package management and work package control
  
• Knowledge of risk management principles
  
• A structured /methodical approach to all planning/tracking task
  
• A nalytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills
  
• Strong inter personnel skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers.
  

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of Single Source Regulatory framework
  
• Knowledge of Single Source Contract Regulations
  
• Knowledge of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures
  

We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training:

ESSENTIAL

• Professional accountancy qualification or part qualification.
  

The post holder should have the following experience:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience within a financial controlling department
  

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with SAP
  
• Experience of Project accounting
  
• Experience of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures
  

Key performance indicators:

• Financial monitoring and reporting of the Defence Department Financial Performance in accordance with the approved Company milestones
  

Other requirements:

• Travel within UK and occasional travel within Europe
  
• Full driving licence preferred but not essential
  
• Normal working hours (37½ per week), flexible working location available
  
• Eligible for MoD Security Clearance
  

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
  
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
  
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
  
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
  
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
  
• My drive (employee car purchase scheme)
  
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health-care Cash Scheme
  
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health Assessments
  
• Travel Insurance
  
• Shopping vouchers/discounts
  
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
  

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Accounting

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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