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Boeing

Senior Accounting Manager - UK & Ireland

GBR - Bristol, UK Full time
Senior Accounting Manager - UK & Ireland

Company:

Boeing United Kingdom Limited

Introduction

We are currently looking for a Senior Accounting Manager. This position will have overall responsibilities for leading the UK&I Accounting team in a challenging, dynamic and complex environment. This role provides oversight and consultation on application of accounting practices, principles and theory in application of local GAAP and relationship to US GAAP. The successful candidate will ensure that the development of systems, processes and concepts of operations enables the business to comply with all local and US accounting requirements, regulations and policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the accounting for the Company's international business units in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which includes a mix of defense, commercial and corporate business activities.
  • Ensures that all requirements of the monthly close processes are complete including analysis of account fluctuations and monthly account reconciliations.
  • Completion of statutory reporting requirements and support of internal and external audits of our international activity, including working closely with external auditors for completion of annual financial statements.
  • Responsible for entity oversight and governance support, including entity directorships, bank account signatory, various invoice approvals, and UK tax and finance compliance responsibilities including acting as Senior Accounting Officer.
  • Partner with local business leadership across large defense and commercial entities. Participate in regular country-leadership meetings.
  • Act as liaison between the US and local Accounting Teams including EAS journal support, intercompany out of balance clearing, variance analysis, unbilled cost COE, and other closing activities.
  • Effective oversight of offshore third-party BPO support.
  • Support Tax audits as necessary.
  • Supporting M&A activities impacting business within the UK&I.
  • Build strategic relationships to influence personal and organizational effectiveness and enable cross-business/functional integration.
  • Align organization’s strategies to Boeing strategies and execute on priorities.
  • Communicate across, up and down through the organization—translating and making key company/leadership goals or priorities relevant.
  • Sustain a high performing team that delivers results and thrives in the international environment.
  • Ability to operate across multiple ERPs, including SAP and Oracle E-Business.
  • Accounting integration for new entity set-up.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
  • Significant progressive accounting experience (typically 7+ years) with leadership responsibility in a multinational environment.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and practical understanding of US GAAP and their interplay.
  • Experience with statutory reporting, audit management and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Practical knowledge of UK tax regimes (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax) and experience supporting tax compliance/audits
  • Excellent people management skills (Coaching/Teaching/Mentoring).
  • Ability to develop a diverse team of individuals.
  • Adaptability.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Build Positive Relationships and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Business (Financial) Acumen.
  • Strong Communication skills.
  • Contributing To Team Success.

Required Experience

  • Advanced Accounting Theory and Knowledge – UK & US GAAP.
  • VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax Knowledge.
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
  • Statutory Financial Statements.
  • Compliance Focused.
  • Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)