Management Accountant in ESS

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the Director of Finance in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and insightful business analysis. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of the company's financial performance reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key month-end activities, management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory compliance, and performance analysis across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly Gross Profit reports and performance analysis.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Analyse Profit & Loss performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
• Support working capital reporting and cash flow analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of management account packs, including HFM reporting requirements.

Month-End & Year-End Accounting

• Manage month-end close activities and period-end changeover processes.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and nominal ledger reviews.
• Maintain fixed asset registers under both UK GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
• Support year-end statutory reporting, tax packs, and audit deliverables.

Compliance & Controls

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and relevant government statistical returns.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and corporate policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and recharge calculations.
• Assist with domestic and international tax calculations where required.

Business Support

• Process employee expense claims in accordance with company policy.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, reporting accuracy, decision-making, and process efficiency.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Fully qualified AAT.
• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or MRO environment.
• Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Experience using HFM or other financial consolidation systems.
• Understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.

Why Join AEM?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected aerospace organisation that combines the agility of a specialist MRO provider with the global support and career opportunities of AMETEK. You'll play a key role within the finance team, gaining exposure to a complex international business while contributing to the continued success of a market-leading aerospace organisation.

Join AEM and help drive financial excellence in a business that keeps the aerospace industry moving.