Group Accountant

Airswift; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

About Us

Airswift is the leading workforce solutions provider to the STEM industries. For over 40 years Airswift has been transforming lives through the provision of international workforce solutions to STEM industries. Today, we are an integrated team of over 900 employees across 37 countries, supporting over 8,000 contractors globally.

We are a people business – we transform lives through the world of work. We care about wellbeing, community engagement and our planet – we plant a tree for every person placed in a job globally! We have a passion for growth, including investing in the development of our people.

We support professionals looking for jobs with exceptional firms in the technology, construction, and engineering sectors.

Role Description

This is an ideal opportunity for a first-time mover from practice or an ambitious accountant in industry seeking the next step in their career within a fast-paced, global, PE-backed business. As a key member of the Group Accounts team, this role will blend technical accounting expertise with a hands-on approach to support the Group through several exciting challenges over the next 12-24 months.

Principle Accountabilities:

Monthly Tasks

• Work with external tax advisers to assist with UK corporate tax filings.
• Review balance sheets monthly, collaborating with the management accounting teams.
• Support the intercompany process.
• Manage IFRS 16 files and journal postings.

Annual Tasks

• Lead the audit and preparation of statutory accounts for UK subsidiaries.
• Act as the key point of contact for managing the Group audit and annual accounts process.

Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Provide support for any M&A activity.
• Manage group-wide compliance with updated accounting policies when distributed.
• Take on the Onestream SME role and work to improve functionality and usage across both the team and the group.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to interpret financial data and gather information affecting the accounts.
• Serve as the administrator for the consolidation system.
• Manage SAO compliance.
• Support wider group finance projects.
• Assist the Group FC and Group Accounts team as necessary.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Part-Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant looking to complete their exams.
• Experience of working with Dynamics 365 & Onstream (or other consolidation tool) would be beneficial.
• Must be self-motivated and comfortable working in an environment where deadlines must be met, sometimes requiring the person to work late.
• The person must deliver accurate reports and juggle several demands, flexing their time to meet these demands.
• Must have an eye for detail but be able to stand back and interpret what the reports are showing. The person must be strong at Excel.

What we can offer you!

• Attractive monthly base salary + competitive commission/performance bonus.
• Genuine career progression opportunities, either locally or globally!
• World-class training programmes and development opportunities.
• Virtual Onboarding Events exclusively for new hires.
• Team driven environment, supportive culture with a focus on work-life balance.
• Career breaks available after one year.
• Real-time recognition through our employee reward platform.
• Mental Health First Aiders to signpost you to support when you need it.
• Yearly destination trips as part of our High Flyers program (Dubai, Buenos Aires, etc…)
• Charity days for various important causes such as Relay for Life and Earth Day.

Our Core Values:

• Growth - In life and business, one must grow to flourish and achieve high ambitions. Growth requires change, challenge, risk and sacrifice - we will always choose growth.
• Life – Above all else, we value life. The quality of life, both in and outside of work, profoundly influences our well-being and our impact on the world.
• Excellence - We deliver, holding ourselves accountable for results. Our customers see excellence in everything we do.
• Integrity - We are ethical, open, honest and authentic. People trust us to do the right thing for the right reason.

Visit our website and social media to find out more! - www.airswift.com
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Airswift, we believe that diversity is critical to our success and makes us a great place to work. We are committed to building an equal opportunity workplace, the more inclusive we are - the better our work will be.