General Accountant - BE Aerospace UK Limited, Nissen House, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TB

Date Posted:

2024-06-17

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

BE Aerospace UK Limited, Nissen House, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TB

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Join Our Team and Redefine Aerospace Every Day!

At Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, we lead the charge with advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industries. Our expertise and comprehensive portfolio allow us to solve our customers' toughest problems and meet the rapidly evolving demands of the global market. We're looking for a dynamic General Accountant to join our team in Leighton Buzzard.

Brief Description of Key Job Requirements:

This role is site based with some hybridity in Leighton Buzzard. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this person will have primary responsibility for accounts in their workgroup. This is a busy, dynamic environment, working to tight deadlines.

•    Working with apprentices to build their skills and experience on an ad hoc basis, and to guide them through additional tasks that may be required

• Preparation of monthly VAT returns;
•    Completion of high quality monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to be completed by specified deadlines;
•    Compilation of information to submit regular and ad hoc National Statistics surveys, including working with budget holders to obtain timely and relevant information;
•    Ownership of the fixed asset process, including liaising with fixed asset requestors, FP&A leads, and Central Fixed Asset teams to ensure that appropriate approvals are obtained, and documented in the eCAR approval system;
•    Management of GRNI balances;
•    Support month end close process including preparation and posting of journals. Familiarity with JDE systems preferable but not essential;
•    Support the internal control environment process documentation, monitoring and compliance activities;
•    Support reconciliation of intercompany accounts; and
•    High quality completion of any other ad hoc tasks required by the business.  

Requirements:

• A “hands on” approach.
• It is essential that the successful candidate have experience working in a large, matrixed organisation.
• AAT Qualified is highly desirable.
• Supervisory experience also desirable.
• Flexible individual with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• IT literate with strong Excel skills.
• Strong communicator

Why Work for Us:

• Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with fantastic benefits.
• Health Coverage: Critical illness cover and private medical insurance.
• Income Protection: Financial security for unexpected events.
• Employee Support: Access to support programs and well-being resources.
• Exclusive Perks: Ability to buy extra holidays, cycle to work scheme, and more great employee discounts.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. At Collins Aerospace, we believe that a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas, tackle the toughest challenges, and pave new paths to limitless possibilities.

Apply now to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology every day!

Closing Date: 31/07/2024

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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