Assistant Financial Accountant

Hexcel Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of composite materials is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for their Duxford location. The role involves managing financial records, VAT reporting, and assisting with audits. Candidates should have a degree and be working towards a finance qualification, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Fluency in English is essential. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate level education is required.
• Professional qualification or in progress (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Fluent English language skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and reporting of fixed assets.
• Understanding and reporting for UK VAT registrations.
• Assisting with foreign exchange reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication and team working skills

High level of Numeracy and Literacy

Good organizational skills

Comfortable using Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn new skills

Education

Educated to graduate level

Professional qualification or working towards - ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX2012

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking a Assistant Financial Accountant for our Duxford, UK location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Tracking and reporting of fixed asset for Duxford and Leicester sites
• Understanding and reporting for UK and BE VAT registrations, including intrastat declarations
• Assisting external accountants with preparation of AT and DE VAT information
• Management accounts/budgets for 3 Asia Pacific sales offices
• Assisting with foreign exchange reporting for USD and EUR exposures
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Organisation of Leicester statutory audit
• Prepare reporting in US GAAP lease accounting for capital and operating leases
• Performing month end tasks
• Provide cover in the finance team based in Duxford and Maintain the financial integrity of the accounting data

Qualifications:

• Educated to graduate level
• Suitable professional qualification or working towards - ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Highly motivated
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
• High level of Numeracy and Literacy
• Good organizational skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 an advantage
• Fluent English language skills essential

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.