About Our Team
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub. AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight‑testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.
AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
Job Description
Defence Project Accountant, Shawbury based – reports to the Financial Controller. Responsibilities include financial reporting on defence projects and support to future bid campaigns.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the coordination and reporting of Defence Department related financial activities.
* Offer liaison with the Defence Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of Defence offers.
* Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals.
* Assist in the creation of budget reports.
* Prepare Defence EAC forecasts incorporating reviews of the P&L, balance sheet and cash.
* Monitor and maintain billing milestones in line with flying hours.
* Report deviations to plan regarding programme, finance and resource status, enabling forecasting of costs to complete using and updating the forecasting model.
* Risk management.
* Monitor value for money on a project basis and report any fluctuations.
* Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly “Estimate at Completion” (EAC) updates.
* Support month‑end closing for financial reporting.
* Internal control: monitor adherence to company policies and procedures such as risk management and the relevant accounting standards.
* Maintain defence related financial data in SAP, amend the reports, and address change requests to the IT department if required.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
* Good working knowledge of accountancy principles.
* Proficient use of MS Office, particularly Excel, plus Google suite.
* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
* Solid understanding of work package management and work package control.
* Knowledge of risk management principles.
* Structured and methodical approach to all planning and tracking tasks.
* Analytical, problem‑solving, presentation and communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Single Source Regulatory framework.
* Knowledge of Single Source Contract Regulations.
* Knowledge of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Professional accountancy qualification or part qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Experience within a financial controlling department.
Desirable
* Experience of working with SAP.
* Experience of Project accounting.
* Experience of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures.
Key Performance Indicators
* Financial monitoring and reporting of the Defence Department Financial Performance in accordance with the approved Company milestones.
Other Requirements
* Travel within the UK and occasional travel within Europe.
* Full driving licence preferred but not essential.
* Normal working hours (37½ per week), flexible working location available.
* Eligible for MoD Security Clearance.
Benefits
In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits through our Airbus salary‑sacrifice schemes:
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company.
* Pension: Employees are auto‑enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic.
* Share Incentive Plan and ESOP – annual share schemes at company discretion.
* Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply).
* Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) – employee purchase scheme.
* Technology – employee purchase scheme.
* My Drive – employee car purchase scheme.
* Den‑Plan – employee purchase scheme.
* Health‑care Cash Scheme.
* Personal Accident Insurance – employee purchase scheme.
* Health Assessments.
* Travel Insurance.
* Shopping vouchers/discounts.
* Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney).
Data Protection
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Equal Opportunities
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Compliance Commitment
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd
Employment Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Accounting
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