Finance Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Permanent – Full time – Location: Newport/Crawley | Hybrid

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

We are seeking a qualified and proactive SG&A Accountant to lead financial planning, analysis, and control for Selling, General & Administrative costs. This role is central to maintaining accurate financial data, supporting business decisions, and driving process improvements across our finance function.

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for SG&A, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage SG&A journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, including payroll and direct labour accounting.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses to provide meaningful insights into SG&A performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, including scenario analysis for bonus costs.
• Act as a strategic business partner, delivering financial insight and supporting cost efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits, providing accurate documentation and applying current accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain effective communication and ensure the integrity of financial data.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in SG&A, payroll, and cost accounting.
• Advanced analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes.

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Social events and much more

We are actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don\'t delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)