Job Description
Permanent - Full time - Location: Newport (South Wales) or Crawley (London) | Hybrid
About AerFin
AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience - today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight - gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.
About the role
Due to exceptional and continuous growth, we are currently seeking a Statutory, Tax and Controls Accountant to join our Finance team in Crawley.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring tax compliance, and maintaining strong financial control environments. This includes audit readiness, regulatory reporting and strategic financial planning, while collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with evolving financial and tax obligations.
This is a great opportunity for someone with an audit or tax background who’s ready to expand their expertise beyond technical specialism. You'll gain broader exposure across finance, including statutory reporting, financial controls, and contributing to month-end close and management reporting. Working closely with both the Finance and Strategy teams, you’ll also contribute to key business projects, playing an important role in shaping financial governance and supporting strategic decisions.
This role may require occasional travel, necessitating a valid passport and driving licence.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and file statutory accounts in line with accounting standards.
* Manage year-end audits and ensure timely regulatory filings.
* Lead corporate tax, VAT, and PAYE compliance, including PSAs.
* Develop tax strategy and manage legal entity structuring.
* Strengthen financial controls and mitigate compliance risks.
* Ensure banking covenant and funding transaction compliance.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to support financial and tax obligations.
* Support month and year-end close processes.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with experience in statutory reporting and tax compliance
* Strong knowledge of UK tax (corporate tax, VAT, PAYE) and IFRS
* Proven track record in preparing statutory accounts and managing audits
* Experience in complex, multi-entity, and fast-paced environments
* Skilled in financial systems (e.g., ERP systems, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel
* Solid grasp of financial controls, risk management, and regulatory change
* Detail-oriented, analytical, and self-driven with a hands-on approach
* Strong communicator, confident working cross-functionally
* Adaptable and thrives in evolving teams
* Experience with tax strategy development or legal entity structuring beneficial.
* Exposure to international tax or multi-jurisdictional reporting desirable.
* Background in both practice (e.g., Big 4) and industry is a plus.
In return we offer:
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Volunteering Leave
* Life Assurance
* Pension Scheme
* Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Private Medical Insurance
* 27 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
* Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Social events and much more
Recruiters please note: this role is currently being recruited for directly and we will not accept speculative applications from recruitment agencies at this time.