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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Controller, the Accountant will perform accounting activities to ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate policies and external auditors. The accountant will have an active role in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, monthly closing, journal entries and account analysis. The opportunity to be involved in cross-departmental collaboration, enhancing leadership and communication skills

Job Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Vouch invoices in accordance with a 3 way match process & administer payments to supply base • Accounts Receivable: Complete daily cash applications and invoicing. • Monthly Close / Financial Reporting: Prepare and post journal entries, prepare account reconciliations. Identify and resolve financial accounting issues. • Audits: Assist with external and internal audits / reviews. Complete requested materials timely. • Internal Control: Evaluate and document procedures and workflow to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems, safeguard company assets and ensure transactions are recorded properly. • Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedure. • Perform other related duties as required by Controller

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications • Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance, or • 2+ years of experience in the accounting field, including experience in a manufacturing industry

Preferred Qualifications • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including IFRS. • Knowledge of SAP • Strong analytical and accounting skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including email. • Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word and Access. • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fully integrated ERP software packages. • Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking (at least 7hrs per day)

• Ability to carry and lift up to 25 pounds

• Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (at least 7hrs per day)

  We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

  A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

  Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

  We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

  We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

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