At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Company: Join Prestwick Aerosystems, a leader in aircraft manufacturing.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, half-day Fridays, and generous leave.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance within a dynamic engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Professional accountancy qualification and strong financial reporting skills.
The predicted salary is between 50960 - 54048 £ per year.
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Salary: £50,960 - £54,048
Hours: 37 hours per week (half day Friday)
Type: Full time
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site based
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available); appointments are subject to pre-employment checks.
Prestwick Aerosystems continues Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft programmes worldwide.
As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role within the core finance function, responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements, and maintaining a robust system of financial controls. Working closely with internal stakeholders, corporate teams and external auditors, you will contribute to the integrity of financial information and support informed decision-making across the business.
How you will contribute to the team
- Prepare and deliver monthly US GAAP financial statements for submission to Corporate HQ, including detailed analysis and explanation of variances.
- Lead financial review and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate reporting requirements.
- Maintain and enhance financial controls in line with Sarbanes Oxley requirements, supporting continuous improvement.
- Support statutory reporting, audit processes and external engagements, acting as a key contact for auditors and advisors.
Requirements for the role
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA)
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audit and compliance activities
- Advanced capability using financial systems and Microsoft Excel
What we will offer you
- 37-hour working week with half day Friday
- Defined contribution pension
- Annual bonus linked to company performance
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Life assurance and wellbeing support
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free onsite parking
If you’re ready to play a key role in supporting financial reporting and control within a complex manufacturing environment, apply today.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick Aerosystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, Disclosure Scotland and a pre-employment medical.
Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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.
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Accounting
Your application data will be processed by Prestwick Aerosystems and other companies under the control of Airbus for all necessary hiring, vetting, and security checks. This processing is required to assess your suitability for employment.
Prestwick Aerosystems 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.
At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Financial Accountant employer: Prestwick Aerosystems Limited
Prestwick Aerosystems is an exceptional employer located in Ayrshire, offering a dynamic work environment within one of the region's largest engineering firms. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including a half-day Friday, generous annual leave, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, we provide a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and innovation. Join us to play a vital role in the aerospace industry while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited Recruitment Team
