Accounts Assistant

Safran companies; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller. The role involves managing accounts receivable and payable, ensuring compliance with financial procedures, and contributing to financial reporting. Join a diverse team and enjoy a flexible work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

4.5-day workweek

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Onsite parking

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of AR & AP ledgers and general accounting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management accounting tasks such as journal posting and cash flow forecasting.
• Perform month-end tasks like preparing files for reporting and bank reconciliations.
• Complete and submit VAT returns for Safran UK.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Company: Safran
Job field: Finance and management
Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Employees / Staff

Accounts Assistant

Financial expertise that makes flying possible…

Working within the Safran UK Finance team, the Accounts Assistant will support the Financial Controller in providing timely and accurate financial information, ensuring adherence to group finance procedures and internal controls, and playing a pivotal role in financial reporting communication.

Safran UK, based in Gloucester, operates the UK Shared Service Centre, focusing on service delivery across Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR, Tax, and International Mobility departments. We promote idea sharing, collaboration, and communication to foster better decision-making and innovation.

You will work with a diverse team on interesting projects, make a tangible impact, and play a key role in our business's future. With ongoing investment in our site, you'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills within a global aerospace leader. Join us at an exciting time!

What will I be doing?

You will work closely with the Financial Controller on various financial activities, including general finance oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist with management accounting tasks such as journal posting, accruals/prepayments, cash flow forecasting, and audit preparations.
• Perform month-end tasks like preparing files for reporting, GRNI analysis, and bank reconciliations.
• Own sales invoice processing.
• Complete and submit VAT returns for Safran UK and a small JV.
• Manage expenses process, ensuring smooth processing and payment of employee expenses.
• Manage the SUK Generic Mailbox and handle incoming queries.

Job Requirements

What do I need to succeed in this role?

• AAT Level 2 qualification.
• Broad understanding of AR & AP ledgers and general accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong administrative, numerical, and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills covering written, graphic, numerical, and statistical information.

At Safran, we value diversity and inclusion, believing they strengthen our teams. We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate relevant skills and experiences, even if they don't meet every criterion listed. We consider all applicants meeting the minimum requirements, regardless of age, identity, or background.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will respond promptly to assist you.

Please submit your CV. If your experience aligns with our needs, a member of our recruitment team will contact you.

Employment offers are subject to security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we can achieve together!

Additional Benefits

• 4.5-day workweek, with Friday afternoons off.
• 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% with personal contribution of 5% or more).
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Onsite parking, EV chargers, subsidized restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexible benefits package.

About Safran

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in aerospace, defense, and space markets, committed to a safer, more sustainable world. With 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion in sales in 2024, Safran holds leadership positions globally and was ranked 2nd in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" in the aerospace and defense industry.