ETPS Management Accountant

QinetiQ Group plc; Amesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc in Amesbury, England, is hiring an ETPS Management Accountant to join the Air finance team. The role focuses on delivering key finance outputs for ETPS operations and the wider TAT contract, with high accountability and the ability to work with limited supervision.

You will provide reliable financial reporting under tight deadlines, support project and cost centre accounting, and help drive financial governance and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills.
• Project/Cost centre accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial outputs and reporting for ETPS operations and the wider TAT contract.
• Support project and cost centre managers with timely accounting.
• Maintain financial controls and governance in line with policies.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and audit support.

Skills

Cost centre accounting

Project accounting

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA/AAT or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Job Title: ETPS Management Accountant Job Details Location : Amesbury, England, United Kingdom

Role Type : Permanent - Full Time

Package : £39,825 - £44,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID : SF20840

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Management Accountant at our Boscombe Down facility, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As a member of the Air finance team your role will be responsible for key finance and accounting outputs in support of the ETPS operation and wider TAT contract, operating with limited supervision and demonstrating a high level of personal accountability.

The role requires the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and consistently deliver accurate financial information and reporting to tight deadlines. You will be required to continually develop accounting knowledge, technical expertise and understanding of financial best practice.

This role will provide high-quality financial controls, advice, governance and business support to operational and management teams, ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Through effective financial management and stakeholder engagement, this role will support informed decision-making, promote strong financial stewardship and contribute to the achievement of the organisational objectives

Responsibilities

• Support to project and cost centre managers on a regular basis. Review projects and cost centres are correctly accounted for and highlight any concerns to Business finance.
• Resolve queries and emerging issues using judgement based on analysis of information and utilising experience and knowledge of finance and accounting activities
• Supporting and deliver reliable reporting requirements for the business and third party which usually fall under tight deadlines.
• Attend/Lead on regular Cost Centre/ Project review meetings, liaising with Business Finance, Project managers and Cost Centre Managers to ensure submissions have been correctly reviewed and updated to correctly reflect true financial position.
• Ensuring that all journals and corrections for the accounts are communicated to the project and cost accounting teams in timely and accurate manner
• Assist the Air finance team in providing detailed analysis of your business area's costs, risks, opportunities, audit support and other ad hoc tasks as required

Essential Experience

• Knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft Office, advanced excel skills are essential
• Project/ Cost centre accounting experience is essential

Desirable Qualifications

• Part or Fully Qualified accountant- CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or AAT. If not, qualified by significant demonstrated experience

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week and is based out of our Boscombe Down facility on a hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week on average, onsite.

Boscombe Down MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight-testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK's aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.