Group Financial Accountant

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts across Group entities, ensuring results are accurate, complete and delivered within agreed reporting deadlines.
• Support the Group month-end close process, including the preparation and posting of nominal ledger journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated, explained and resolved on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, KPI reporting and commentary for management, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and areas requiring action.
• Support the preparation of Group reporting packs for senior management, the CFO, the Board and other internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and longer-term financial planning across the Group.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and related schedules for Group entities.
• Coordinate audit deliverables and liaise with external auditors during interim and year-end audit processes.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis in connection with the annual audit, statutory accounts, tax compliance and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support tax compliance activities across the Group, including VAT, Corporation Tax and other relevant returns or submissions, working with external advisers where required.
• Assist with Group treasury and cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis and banking-related reporting.
• Review expenditure on an ongoing basis and provide clear commentary on cost performance, trends and areas for management attention.
• Partner with operational, commercial, engineering and support teams to provide financial analysis and insight that supports effective decision making.
• Support pricing, tendering, investment appraisal, contract review and business case development where financial input is required.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting processes across the Group.
• Participate in ongoing improvement, standardisation and re-engineering of finance processes and controls, including the implementation of best practice across business units.
• Support finance system development, ERP-related initiatives, reporting automation and integration activity across the Group.
• Work closely with other members of the Finance team to ensure the smooth running of the department and the consistent delivery of high-quality financial information.
• Support the CFO, Head of Finance and wider senior management team on strategic finance initiatives, ad hoc analysis and project work.
• Other duties and responsibilities identified by the Head of Finance or CFO as they relate to Finance.

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Minimum of one to three years post-qualification experience in a finance function, professional practice or a combination of both.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing management accounts, statutory accounts, reconciliations and audit schedules.
• Experience in group reporting, multi-entity structures or consolidation processes would be a strong advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial information and present clear conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, deadlines, controls and high work standards.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or a project-based services environment would be beneficial.
• Experience with ERP systems, finance transformation, Power BI or reporting automation would be advantageous.
• Capable of working autonomously, exercising sound judgement and making effective decisions.
• Team player with initiative, energy and the ability to produce high-quality output efficiently.
• To align with our core values, we are seeking staff who are ambitious, agile and honest, who show a strong customer and team focus and who are committed to excellence. We are looking for positive people who, like us, have fun while getting the job done.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Commitment to company values and ethics.

Typical Working Conditions

• Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
• Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.
• PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.