Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is seeking a Management Accountant to join our team at our new MRO site in Tewkesbury. Ontic is a success story in the world of aerospace & defence. Founded around 50 years ago, Ontic was spun out of BBA into the ownership of CVC in 2019 and has since thrived as a stand-alone business. Ontic has a unique business model – we licence complex components that other companies no longer wish to make and guarantee their supply through the long remaining life of the aircraft fleets we serve. We operate across many, even most, military and civil platforms with over 6,000 different parts. Job Purpose: This role is ideal for a newly qualified or part-qualified accountant making a first move from practice into industry. As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the integrity of the balance sheet, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing insightful analysis to support business decision-making. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and wider finance team, gaining broad exposure across financial reporting, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Supporting the month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journals, and reporting into group consolidation Owning and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items Preparing monthly variance analysis with clear commentary to support the Head of Finance and wider business Performing monthly intercompany reconciliations and resolving differences Assisting with the preparation and submission of VAT returns Supporting quarterly balance sheet reviews and providing supporting analysis to group finance Partnering with the transactional finance team to improve processes and resolve queries Maintaining and strengthening financial controls, ensuring they remain robust and fit for purpose Supporting internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to queries Contributing to process improvement initiatives, particularly around balance sheet reconciliation and reporting efficiency Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements Analysing financial data and producing meaningful insights to support business performance and decision-making Providing guidance and informal support to junior team members (e.g. finance graduate/intern) Supporting ad hoc projects and providing assistance to the wider global finance team where required Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential: Newly qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or relevant audit/practice experience looking to move into industry Strong understanding of core accounting principles, particularly around balance sheets and reconciliations Good Excel skills (e.g. lookups, pivot tables, data analysis) Strong attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach Ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines Confident communicator, able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and improve processes Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment Desirable: Experience using ERP systems (e.g. Syteline or similar) Exposure to Power Query, SQL, or data tools Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Evidence of continuous professional development and progression Why This Role? Ideal first move from practice into industry Broad exposure across financial and management accounting Opportunity to develop business partnering skills Involvement in process improvement and real business impact Supportive environment with clear progression opportunities This is an exciting opportunity to join Ontic at a time of continued growth. As a Private Equity-backed business with a strong leadership team driving global expansion, Ontic offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, ambitious environment where your impact will be visible and valued. You will have the opportunity to progress your career by working closely with experienced stakeholders across the business while contributing to one of the aerospace sector’s notable success stories. Benefits At Ontic, we care about your financial, physical and mental wellbeing. We offer a range of benefits designed to support what matters most to you, alongside a culture of recognition, empowerment and work/life balance. Our benefits package highlights include: Up to 29 days leave plus bank holidays 10 hours paid volunteering time Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounts and offers from a range of retailers Best Place to Work We are more than the sum of our parts — and we’ve been recognised internally and externally for being so: Ranked 9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on employee feedback 72.5% of employees in our 2023 engagement survey said they are proud to work at Ontic No day is the same at Ontic. We have doubled in size over the last couple of years and continue to grow rapidly. We attribute our success to empowering colleagues to create opportunity, fostering an environment of autonomy where we ask for forgiveness, not permission. Our Values Our values are intrinsic to everything we do: We share a common sense – we’re a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision. We have the freedom to choose – we’re challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo. We create the opportunity – we’re change-makers with a clear direction and can-do spirit. We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans, so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a career with us. We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!