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Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Gloucester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller. The role involves managing financial activities, ensuring compliance, and contributing to financial reporting. Join a diverse team and enjoy a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible work options.

Benefits

4.5 days a week with Friday afternoons off

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus & share scheme options

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Onsite parking

Subsidised restaurant

Bicycle storage and shower facilities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

Assist management accounting tasks such as journal posting and cashflow forecasting.
Ownership of sales invoice processing.
Management of expenses process.

Responsibilities

Support Financial Controller with financial reporting and compliance.
Prepare for audits and manage month-end tasks.
Complete VAT Returns for Safran UK.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficient administration

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

MS Excel

Accounts Assistant

Published 05.12.2025

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

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Published 05.12.2025

Job Description

Accounts Assistant
Financial expertise that makes flying possible…

Working within the Safran UK Finance team, the Accounts Assistant will support the Financial Controller in the provision of timely and accurate financial information, ensure adherence to group finance procedures and internal controls, and play a pivotal role in the creation & communication of financial reporting.
Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation.

You'll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading aerospace business. There's never been a more exciting time to join the team!

What will I be doing?

You'll work closely alongside the Financial Controller to facilitate a wide range of financial activities ranging from general finance, with an oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities & Duties include:

- Assist management accounting tasks such as journal posting, accruals/prepayments, cashflow forecasting, and preparation for audits
- Carrying out various month end tasks such as preparing file for month end reporting e.g. GRNI analysis and Bank Reconciliations.
- Ownership of sales invoice processing
- VAT Returns are completed and submitted for Safran UK and a small JV.
- Management of expenses process, ensuring that everything is in place for the successful processing and payment of employee expenses.
- Management of SUK Generic Mailbox and dealing with all incoming queries.

Job Requirements

What do I need to succeed in this role?

- AAT Level 2
- Broad understanding of AR & AP Ledgers and general Accounting.
- Proficient with MS Excel including v-lookups and pivot tables.
- Able to work with, influence and communicate with wide range of stakeholders.
- Proficient administration, numerical and organisational skills.
- Analytical skills covering written, graphic, numerical & statistical information.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat (dom.porter.ext@safrangroup.com). We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check
Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together!

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Looking after our team is important to us. We offer a wide range of benefits to suit you.

- 4.5 day's a week, with Friday afternoons off
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, with option to buy additional days
- Annual bonus & share scheme options
- Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% if you contribute 5% or more)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities
- Plus, a wide range of flexible benefits

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