Job Description:

Head of Accounting

Oxford

Permanent

About AHUK...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

The Reward: Why Join Airbus?

We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:

• Holiday Allowance: We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days) 

• Health: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan. 

• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.

• Everyday Savings: Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.

• Lifestyle: Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.

• Added Protection: Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice. 

• Refer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business. 

The Opportunity 

As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, looking to make improvements to procedures and controls, overseeing all audits.

• Responsible for financial statements 

• Ensure statutory accounts comply with UK GAAP & IFRS.

• Be the primary conduit for audit preparation and liaison with auditors.

• Issue accurate and timely monthly financial accounts.

• Ensure monthly routines are maintained for financial closing and balance sheet reconciliation.

• Responsible for the preparation of data for reporting 

• Prepare the deferred tax pack for Group accounting annually 

• Communicate any financial changes required by Group to the department.  

• Prepare and finalise statutory accounts and ensure compliance with regulatory authority requirements

• Prepare Corporation tax packs for tax advisors.

• Ensure VAT returns and payments and other statutory reports such as ONS surveys are delivered by specified deadlines.

• Work alongside other departments with regards to customs tariffs import VAT and duty.

• Ensure the banking database eBam is maintained and bank mandates are updated.

• Maintain Companies House data for directors appointments and annual returns.

• Manage the Accounting department of four people.  

• Develop a strong customer focus.

• Oversee Accounts Receivable and cash collection.

• Oversee the Accounts Payable function including payments

• Oversee the payroll ensuring it is processed and all associated reporting complete (sub contracted to Airbus)

• Ensure appropriate financial controls are defined and compliance is adhered to.

• Write and edit Financial policies and improve financial systems, processes and procedures.

• Liaise with the IT department on all accounting software financial issues.

• Treasury & Management report

Knowledge and Skills
 

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of SAP 

• Detailed knowledge of FRS102 

• Professional, trustworthy, define priorities , leader and team 

• player, self-starter, and positive. 

• Communicates well to a variety of audiences.

Desirable

• A foreign language (French or German) could be useful

Education, Qualifications or Training
 

Essential

• Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA.

Culture and Wellbeing

• Inclusive Space: We provide a dedicated Multi-Faith Prayer Room, ensuring a quiet, private space prayer during the day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Your mental health matters. Gain access to 24/7 confidential support, counseling, and resources for both your professional and personal life.

• The Canteen Hub: A dedicated space to take a break and recharge, featuring on-site vending machines for quick snacks and refreshments.

• Fuel Your Day: Enjoy free tea and coffee throughout the day, because sometimes the best ideas happen over a fresh brew.

Additional requirements
This position is subject to National Security Vetting. Candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance, which generally requires having lived in the UK for the last five years. All successful applicants will also undergo a mandatory BPSS check. 

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

• All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa's.

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment [email protected] in the first instance for the attention of the  HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Leadership

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

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