Overhead Accountant 12 month FTC

AJ Walter Aviation; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation services company in the UK seeks an Overhead Accountant to manage overhead accounting, process financial records, and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal development and flexibility.

Benefits

Team fun budget

LinkedIn Learning access

Charity event opportunities

Onsite gym

Bike-to-work scheme

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles surrounding overheads, accruals, and prepayments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator able to manage queries from cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage overhead-related accounting including accruals, prepayments, and expense allocations.
• Support accurate financial reporting and month-end close process.
• Assist with Tax Pack preparation for compliance purposes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Task management

Tools

ERP systems

Quantum

Job description

Job description

Join AJW as an Overhead Accountant responsible for managing all aspects of overhead-related accounting including accruals prepayments and expense allocations. This role supports accurate financial reporting ensures proper treatment of overhead costs and contributes to the integrity of the month‑end close process.

What you’ll be doing

Overhead Accounting

Process and maintain accurate records for:

• Prepayments and accruals
• Expense accruals
• Vendor rebate reconciliations
• Respond to and resolve overhead‑related queries from internal stakeholders

Month‑End and Financial Reporting

• Review all overheads to ensure correct allocation and measurement
• Prepare the overhead reporting file
• Roll forward the Balance Sheet and Income Statement reports in the ERP
• Assist with the preparation of the Tax Pack for compliance purposes

Vendor and Procurement Support

• Manage the bank verification process for vendor set‑ups and changes to vendor bank details
• Raise Finance Purchase Orders ensuring accurate coding
• Support the wider finance function where required with ad hoc duties

Job requirements

About you

Essential

• Solid understanding of accounting principles especially surrounding overheads accruals and prepayments
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage queries from cross‑functional teams
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable

• Experience in the aviation industry
• Experience using Quantum

Why join us

• A team fun budget to bring colleagues together
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development
• Opportunities to take part in charity events volunteering and community projects
• A modern office with an onsite gym bike‑to‑work scheme and a great restaurant
• A discretionary bonus and private healthcare
• Relocation support if you’re moving closer to our HQ

We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork collaboration and development. However we understand personal circumstances vary and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in‑office presence to meet business needs but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.

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