Head of Accounting
Core
Overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, audits, and statutory accounts compliance for a helicopter manufacturing hub.
Role type
Head of Accounting (Finance Manager)
Builds
Statutory accounts, financial statements, tax packs, and management reports for Airbus Helicopters UK.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SAP, FRS102, financial statement preparation, audit liaison, tax compliance (VAT, Corporation tax), cash flow management, payroll oversight, financial controls design, regulatory reporting (UK GAAP/IFRS), team leadership
Preferred skills
Foreign language (French or German)
Technologies
SAP, eBam
Responsibilities
Oversee the Accounting department of four people; ensure statutory accounts comply with UK GAAP & IFRS; prepare deferred tax packs and Corporation tax packs; manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable; oversee payroll processing; maintain banking database and Companies House data; define financial controls and improve processes; liaise with auditors and IT department.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management