AddressSalary: up to £37,492
Contract Type: Permanent
Security Level: SC
Location: Hybrid Working - required to be on site at the London office a minimum of one day a week.
We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.
The Role
To support in the delivery of key functions of the Civil Aviation Authority Pension Scheme (CAAPS) finance department, including the production of financial reporting and management information, and the submission of accurate and timely returns to HMRC.
- Production of monthly asset schedules from investment custodian reporting to support investment decision making by the senior management team.
- Production of cashflow forecasting and ongoing monitoring of cash requirements for the pension scheme.
- Coordination with the wider Civil Aviation Authority to ensure IT hardware, software and mobile phone requirements are met for the London office team.
- Posting of monthly cash transactions to the accounting system.
- Responsibility for producing quarterly VAT returns and ensuring they are submitted and paid to HMRC in accordance with statutory deadlines.
- Analysing and distributing invoices from key suppliers for review by the senior management team.
- Ongoing monitoring of investment distributions and receipting them into the pension scheme’s custodian bank.
- Provide cover when required for the pension scheme’s accounts payable and treasury functions.
- General finance administration tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the CAAPS finance department.
About You
Essential:
- Previous experience working within the finance function of an organisation.
- An ability to work to deadlines, be proactive and organise own time.
- A flexible attitude and a willingness to take on new tasks as and when they arise.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
- Confident in analysing and working with numerical data.
- Working knowledge of IT/business infrastructure and MS Office.
- Must have a clear desire to want to learn about defined benefit pension schemes.
Desirable:
- Relevant accounting qualification.
- Previous exposure to pension schemes would be beneficial.
Additional Information
For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.
SC - To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.
If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
For more information on CTC and SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.
Working With Us
We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!
We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.
We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.
We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.
Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Interview Date: Friday 10th May 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
No recruitment agencies please.
