Job Title:
Management Accountant - EDP
Location:
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Role Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF20041
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re 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.
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site and this is 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.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. technologies’ teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture . www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
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
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, 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.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for BPSS clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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