Accounting support Analyst

Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Flexible schedules

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Professional development and growth

Coaching, mentoring for advancement

Free car parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking an Accounting Support Analyst to join their Finance team in Belfast. The role involves key Accounts Payable duties including invoice processing and financial data analysis. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance month-end processes, with strong IT skills, particularly in SAP and Microsoft Office. This position offers excellent development opportunities within a dynamic and supportive team environment, and a competitive salary starting at £36,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance month-end activities.
• Strong IT/Finance System knowledge including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work unsupervised on principal accountabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support AP department with invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Provide analysis of data from financial sources.
• Ensure month end deadlines are met.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Finance month-end activities

Microsoft Office packages

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, is a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business. At Short Brothers, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality, and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised. We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

Role Details

Accounting Support Analyst

Starting from £36,000, rising to £39,500

These Opportunities, Based At Our Belfast Site, Offer

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Generous life cover
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth
• Coaching, mentoring and opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

Responsibilities

We offer an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team to complete key Accounts Payable duties and wider Finance month-end and year-end processes, work with the wider Finance team and Functional representatives to support controlling and financial planning processes. We are looking for a talented, high energy team player who will be engaged and adaptable, an excellent problem solver and a strong communicator. They will be passionate about their work and strive to become the best. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced team with development opportunities within a global corporate company.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support AP department with standard AP duties - invoice processing and associated reconciliations and manage 3-way match process.
• Provide a first line analysis of data from financial sources to establish integrity, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Ensure all month end deadlines are met in relation to source transactional information.
• Liaise with Finance Analysts and functional contacts to provide a service to coordinate understanding of financial data as represented in the published results.
• Continue to drive towards improved reporting by introducing efficiencies into relevant processes.
• Maintain associated SOX controls.
• Support external audits as required.
• Participate in the development and continual improvement of all management information systems and preparation for future new systems.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• SAP knowledge is preferable
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance month-end activities.
• Strong IT/Finance System knowledge including Microsoft Office packages.
• Be able to work unsupervised on principal accountabilities.
• Adopt to change and have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to communicate and influence effectively.

Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 6th March 2026 at 12pm.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.