Financial Accountant

Aston Martin F1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme

Car scheme

Childcare benefits

Job summary

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join our Finance team at Silverstone. You will own IFRS 16 lease accounting, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close and external audits.

The role requires CCAB-qualified accounting and strong technical knowledge, with a focus on accuracy, controls, and timely reporting within a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CCAB qualification and professional registration.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Strong IFRS 16 and FRS 102 knowledge.
• Attention to detail and audit readiness.
• Excellent communication with auditors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations across entities.
• Own end-to-end lease accounting under IFRS 16.
• Prepare month-end accruals and prepayments.
• Assist external auditors with schedules and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements and control enhancements.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review operating expenditure for potential lease capitalisation under IFRS 16.
• Provide commentary on significant balance sheet movements.

Skills

IFRS 16

FRS 102

Balance sheet reconciliations

Month-end close

Audit support

Technical accounting

Stakeholder communication

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Financial Accounting

Location: Silverstone

Description

We are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team at Aston Martin Formula 1. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting and supporting our commitment to operational excellence. You’ll play a key role in balance sheet reconciliations, lease accounting, month-end close processes, and external audit activities while contributing to a high-performance finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations across all entities, ensuring timely completion within monthly reporting deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, aged balances, and unexplained variances while maintaining comprehensive audit trails.
• Own end-to-end lease accounting under IFRS 16, including identification of new leases, maintenance of asset registers, and preparation of related reconciliations.
• Prepare and review month-end accrual and prepayment journals, ensuring compliance with FRS 102 and company policies.
• Support efficient month-end and year-end close processes, including journal preparation and account reconciliation.
• Monitor financial processes to identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist external auditors by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Review operating expenditure to identify potential leases requiring capitalisation under IFRS 16.
• Provide analysis and commentary on significant balance sheet movements as part of monthly financial reporting.
• Implement audit recommendations and enhance financial controls to improve reporting quality.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent CCAB qualification).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with ability to apply FRS 102 and IFRS 16 in complex scenarios.
• Proven experience in balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end activities.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret financial data, challenge assumptions, and resolve discrepancies.
• High attention to detail with commitment to delivering accurate, audit-ready work.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Proactive mindset focused on process improvement and control enhancement.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with auditors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.