Management Accountant
AMETEK · Stansted Mountfitchet
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the Director of Finance in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and insightful business analysis. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of the company's financial performance reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
The successful candidate will take ownership of key month-end activities, management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory compliance, and performance analysis across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly Gross Profit reports and performance analysis.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
- Analyse Profit & Loss performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
- Support working capital reporting and cash flow analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of management account packs, including HFM reporting requirements.
Month-End & Year-End Accounting
- Manage month-end close activities and period-end changeover processes.
- Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and nominal ledger reviews.
- Maintain fixed asset registers under both UK GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
- Support year-end statutory reporting, tax packs, and audit deliverables.
Compliance & Controls
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and relevant government statistical returns.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and corporate policies.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Perform intercompany reconciliations and recharge calculations.
- Assist with domestic and international tax calculations where required.
Business Support
- Process employee expense claims in accordance with company policy.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
- Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, reporting accuracy, decision-making, and process efficiency.
Candidate Profile:
Essential Qualifications
- Fully qualified AAT.
- Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial controls.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or MRO environment.
- Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements.
- Experience using HFM or other financial consolidation systems.
- Understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
Why Join AEM?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected aerospace organisation that combines the agility of a specialist MRO provider with the global support and career opportunities of AMETEK. You'll play a key role within the finance team, gaining exposure to a complex international business while contributing to the continued success of a market-leading aerospace organisation.
Join AEM and help drive financial excellence in a business that keeps the aerospace industry moving.