Senior Specialist, Accounting

L3Harris Technologies; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme 8% employer contrib.

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible opt-in extras

Employee Family Assistance Program

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Portchester seeks a Management Accountant to produce timely management accounts, budgets and analyses to support decision making. The role ensures strong financial controls and adherence to company policy and accounting standards.

You will prepare monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with statutory accounts and audits. Applicants should be qualified or part-qualified accountants with solid month-end experience in a finance role.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant experience.
• Experience in management accounting or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and SOX compliance is maintained.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist with statutory accounts and tax information as required.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes and controls.

Skills

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Management accounting experience

Month-end accounting

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – Management Accountant

Job Location – Portchester

Job ID – 43785

About This Opportunity And L3Harris UK

Operating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

L3Harris in Portchester are part of our Maritime UK business - a leading global supplier of integrated marine control systems and simulation products for warships, submarines and high-end commercial marine vessels worldwide. Our Maritime UK business has four UK location and together we are powering the Royal Navy’s adoption of autonomous surface vehicle technology as well as delivering autonomous capability to UK ports, harbours and offshore energy service providers.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

The Management Accountant will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports, budgets and analysis to support effective business decision making. The role will ensure that appropriate financial controls and procedures are followed.

What The Role Will Involve

• Timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions
• Complete accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure internal policies and procedures are followed, and SOX compliance is maintained.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist with statutory accounts and tax-related information as required.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes and controls

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in management accounting or a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.