Group Accounts Assistant

Atlantic Aviation Group; Shannon; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare, is seeking a Group Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team. The role reports to the Finance Manager and involves multi-entity group accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, budget and statutory reporting, and tax compliance.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA or be newly qualified, strong Excel and analytical skills, and a disciplined, detail-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant or part qualified with ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing management and statutory accounts.
• Experience in group reporting, multi-entity structures or consolidation would be a strong advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, deadlines, controls and high work standards.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with initiative, energy and the ability to produce high-quality output efficiently.
• Aligned with core values: ambitious, agile and honest, with a strong customer and team focus.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Commitment to company values and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly management accounts across Group entities.
• Support the Group month-end close process, including posting of nominal ledger journals and accruals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and monthly variance analysis for management.
• Support the preparation of Group reporting packs for senior management and the Board.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts and longer-term financial planning.
• Support statutory financial statements and related schedules for Group entities.
• Prepare schedules for audit, tax compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with tax compliance activities including VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Support treasury and cash management activities and cash flow forecasting.
• Review expenditure and provide commentary on cost performance and trends.
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial analysis and insight for decision making.
• Support pricing, tendering, investment appraisal and business case development.
• Contribute to improvement of financial policies, controls and reporting processes.
• Participate in finance process standardisation and ERP initiatives.
• Work with the Finance team to ensure high-quality financial information.
• Support senior management on strategic finance initiatives and ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Organization

Team player

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Group Accounts Assistant

Application Deadline: 29 September 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: AAG Group Role

Description

Job Title: Group Accounts Assistant

Reports to: Finance Manager

Location: Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Shannon Salary Scale: F

Atlantic Aviation Group

With nearly 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including; aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including; Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Defence Services, and the EASA Part 147 Atlantic Aviation Training Academy which provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.

AAG offers an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated, career-focused, and ambitious Group Accounts Assistant seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:

Essential Job Function

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly management accounts across Group entities, ensuring results are accurate, complete and delivered within agreed reporting deadlines.
• Support the Group month-end close process, including the preparation and posting of nominal ledger journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated, explained and resolved on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, KPI reporting and commentary for management, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and areas requiring action.
• Support the preparation of Group reporting packs for senior management, the CFO, the Board and other internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and longer‑term financial planning across the Group.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and related schedules for Group entities.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis in connection with the annual audit, statutory accounts, tax compliance and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support tax compliance activities across the Group, including VAT, Corporation Tax and other relevant returns or submissions, working with external advisers where required.
• Assist with Group treasury and cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis and banking-related reporting.
• Review expenditure on an ongoing basis and provide clear commentary on cost performance, trends and areas for management attention.
• Partner with operational, commercial, engineering and support teams to provide financial analysis and insight that supports effective decision making.
• Support pricing, tendering, investment appraisal, contract review and business case development where financial input is required.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting processes across the Group.
• Participate in ongoing improvement, standardisation and re‑engineering of finance processes and controls, including the implementation of best practice across business units.
• Support finance system development, ERP‑related initiatives, reporting automation and integration activity across the Group.
• Work closely with other members of the Finance team to ensure the smooth running of the department and the consistent delivery of high-quality financial information.
• Support the CFO, Head of Finance and wider senior management team on strategic finance initiatives, ad hoc analysis and project work.
• Other duties and responsibilities identified by the Head of Finance or CFO as they relate to Finance.

Candidate Requirements

• Newly qualified accountant/Part Qualified with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing management accounts, statutory accounts, reconciliations and audit schedules.
• Experience in group reporting, multi-entity structures or consolidation processes would be a strong advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial information and present clear conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, deadlines, controls and high work standards.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with initiative, energy and the ability to produce high-quality output efficiently.
• To align with our core values, we are seeking staff who are ambitious, agile and honest, who show a strong customer and team focus and who are committed to excellence. We are looking for positive people who, like us, have fun while getting the job done.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Commitment to company values and ethics.

• Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
• Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.
• PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.

Our Core Values

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Agencies

Atlantic Aviation Group does not accept unsolicited CVs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place. Atlantic Aviation Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by Atlantic Aviation Group.

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About Atlantic Aviation Group

Atlantic Aviation Group is an independent aviation solutions company providing comprehensive maintenance, modification and support services to operators around the world. Our services include Part 145 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Part CAMO, Part21J Design Services and Part 147 training solutions across two facilities in Shannon, Ireland.