Financial Accounting Manager

Salary: £55,000 up to £65,343 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: SC

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

The Financial Accounting Manager will report into the Head of Financial Reporting and Treasury and will be responsible for managing the CAA’s Financial Accounting Team.

The role holder will be responsible for ensuring the Financial Accounting team meet the deadlines and deliverables of the year end in a timely manner and at the expected standard. Ownership of the preparation of the Group’s Statutory Accounts sits within this role as well as the management of team members to ensure the Groups various Subsidiary accounts are also prepared on time and to the expected standard.

The role holder will also be responsible for the development of the Financial Accounting team, the maintenance of the Fixed assets register and the advancement of the CAA’s accounting policies & processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the timely management of monthly balance sheet reconciliations across the Group
• Supporting team members in their efforts to analyse data from balance sheet items and apply accounting knowledge to resolve reconciliation issues
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly balance sheet reports and debtor summary reports for the CAA Group for distribution to Senior Finance management and inclusion in Finance reports to ExCo and the Board
• Responsible for the preparation of the CAA Group’s Annual Report & Accounts. This will involve collating data from various business areas and reviewing it to establish whether it is correct. It will also involve analysing large quantities of data and using judgement to determine how the data needs to be presented
• Responsible for mentoring team members through the preparation of the Annual Statutory Accounts for the CAA’s subsidiary undertakings, CAA International Limited, ASSI and CAA International’s Malaysia Branch operations
• Take responsibility for managing the engagement with the external audit teams during the interim, final and systems audits undertaken by the external auditor, ensuring that deliverables and deadlines are met by the team
• Responsible for making sure the timely submission of the Whole of Government Accounts to HM Treasury Dept and the BPC submission of ASSI to the DFT
• Responsible for the line management and development of the Financial Accounting Team
• Ownership of the fixed assets register and leases database in line with the Group’s accounting policies
• Apply accounting judgment when assessing projects and assets for capitalisation in line with Group’s accounting policies
• Ownership of the creation and maintenance of Group’s accounting policies
• Own the development and implementation of improvements to finance processes & accounting policies to enhance overall financial control as part of the department’s continual improvements objectives
• Management of all Financial Accounting and reporting activities/deliverables

About You

The following knowledge/experience is considered vital for the role:

• Refined problem-solving skills
• Detailed knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• Experience of preparing Group financial statements
• Advanced computer literacy, primarily excel and working with ERP solutions, particularly reporting
• Experience of using complex accounting packages
• An ability to communicate effectively in a confident and clear manner
• An ability to work independently
• Able to manage both their own time and work to set deadlines but also those of others
• Experience mentoring colleagues
• ACA, CIMA or ACCA fully qualified

The following knowledge/experience is considered desirable for the role:

• Experience line managing/developing team members
• Experience in using SAP BusinessByDesign

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.

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 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, free onsite gym at Gatwick, 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: Friday 24th May 2024
Interview Date: W/C Monday 3rd June 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.