Senior Accounting Manager - UK & Ireland

The Boeing Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Bristol seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee the UK&I Accounting team. Responsibilities include managing accounting for international business, ensuring compliance with local and US GAAP, and completing statutory reporting. Ideal candidates have significant experience in accounting and a strong understanding of UK tax regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

6x annual salary life insurance

Access to Well Being Programs

Qualifications

• Significant progressive accounting experience (typically 7+ years) with leadership responsibility in a multinational environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and practical understanding of US GAAP and their interplay.
• Experience with statutory reporting, audit management and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Practical knowledge of UK tax regimes (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax).
• Excellent people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting for the Company's international business units in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
• Ensure all requirements of the monthly close processes are complete.
• Completion of statutory reporting requirements and support internal and external audits.
• Responsible for entity oversight and governance support.
• Partner with local business leadership across large defense and commercial entities.

Skills

Advanced Accounting Theory and Knowledge – UK & US GAAP

VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax Knowledge

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Statutory Financial Statements

Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Introduction

We are currently looking for a Senior Accounting Manager. This position will have overall responsibilities for leading the UK&I Accounting team in a challenging, dynamic and complex environment. This role provides oversight and consultation on application of accounting practices, principles and theory in application of local GAAP and relationship to US GAAP. The successful candidate will ensure that the development of systems, processes and concepts of operations enables the business to comply with all local and US accounting requirements, regulations and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting for the Company's international business units in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which includes a mix of defense, commercial and corporate business activities.
• Ensures that all requirements of the monthly close processes are complete including analysis of account fluctuations and monthly account reconciliations.
• Completion of statutory reporting requirements and support of internal and external audits of our international activity, including working closely with external auditors for completion of annual financial statements.
• Responsible for entity oversight and governance support, including entity directorships, bank account signatory, various invoice approvals, and UK tax and finance compliance responsibilities including acting as Senior Accounting Officer.
• Partner with local business leadership across large defense and commercial entities. Participate in regular country‑leadership meetings.
• Act as liaison between the US and local Accounting Teams including EAS journal support, intercompany out of balance clearing, variance analysis, unbilled cost COE, and other closing activities.
• Effective oversight of offshore third‑party BPO support.
• Support Tax audits as necessary.
• Supporting M&A activities impacting business within the UK&I.
• Build strategic relationships to influence personal and organizational effectiveness and enable cross‑business/functional integration.
• Align organization’s strategies to Boeing strategies and execute on priorities.
• Communicate across, up and down through the organization—translating and making key company/leadership goals or priorities relevant.
• Sustain a high performing team that delivers results and thrives in the international environment.
• Ability to operate across multiple ERPs, including SAP and Oracle E-Business.
• Accounting integration for new entity set-up.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Significant progressive accounting experience (typically 7+ years) with leadership responsibility in a multinational environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and practical understanding of US GAAP and their interplay.
• Experience with statutory reporting, audit management and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Practical knowledge of UK tax regimes (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax) and experience supporting tax compliance/audits
• Excellent people management skills (Coaching/Teaching/Mentoring).
• Ability to develop a diverse team of individuals.
• Adaptability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Build Positive Relationships and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Business (Financial) Acumen.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Contributing To Team Success.

Required Experience

• Advanced Accounting Theory and Knowledge – UK & US GAAP.
• VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax Knowledge.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Statutory Financial Statements.
• Compliance Focused.
• Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on‑going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Applications

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 19, 2025

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.