Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF20041
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Management Accountant for the UK Defence function of QinetiQ at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Management Accountant, you will provide support to the Deputy Financial Controller (DFC) working with the Engineering Delivery Partner customer, partners & stakeholders. Day‑to‑day, the focus of this role is being responsible for the financial & reporting aspects of the EDP contract. As a member of the Air finance team, this role shall also deliver key finance & accounting support to the Air business.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) Reporting including Defence Contract Analysis & Reporting System (DefCARS) completion & statutory reporting
* Monitoring & validating contract values, billing/milestone management & cost codes
* Supporting the production of invoicing & cost validation
* Providing reports to the DE&S Delivery Teams
* Top level understanding of the P&L and Balance Sheet, able to provide detailed commentary & answer questions from FC & DFC and other interested stakeholders
* Capital expenditure monitoring where applicable
Essential experience of the Management Accountant
* Knowledge of SAP & Microsoft Office, in particular Excel is an advantage
* Project/Cost Centre accounting experience is essential
* Proven experience of being able to prioritise tasks & meet tight deadlines, working alongside other members of the team in an efficient & structured way
Essential qualifications for the Management Accountant
* Qualified/part qualified accountant – studying towards CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or AAT
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role if not qualified.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site and this is a hybrid‑based role with an average expectation of 3 days per week onsite.
Farnborough
At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
All applicants for this role must be eligible for BPSS clearance, as a minimum.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Several roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
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