Senior Accountant

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary Under the general direction of the Controller, the Senior Accountant will perform accounting activities to ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate policies and external auditors. The Senior Accountant will have an active role in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, monthly closing, journal entries, and account analysis. Job Responsibilities Coordinate the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, preparing/reviewing journal entries, and account reconciliations. Identify and resolve financial accounting issues. Preparation of monthly financial statements/forecasts in One Stream software. Assist in preparation of management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives including "Budget vs Actual" variance reports and presentations. Coordinate and complete periodic Corporate Tax Packages and regulatory filings. Assist with external and internal audits/reviews. Complete requested materials timely. Evaluate and document procedures and workflow to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems, safeguard company assets and ensure transactions are recorded properly. Assist with system enhancements to increase efficiency, including testing and final approval for upgrades of system reports and automating process. Forecast cash projects and monitor actual cash flow. Maintain fixed asset subsidiary ledger in Sage FAS, depreciation schedules, costing appropriateness of new assets and monitor asset costs against approved expenditures. Abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as required. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent, required. 3+ years of progressive experience in the accounting field, including experience in a manufacturing industry, required. 3+ years of intermediate-to-advanced experience with MS Excel, including functions such as pivot, VLOOKUPs and formulas, required. Preferred Qualifications Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including IFRS. Knowledge of Infor LN. Knowledge of SAP ERP system (implementation planned for 2027). Strong analytical and accounting skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word and Access. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fully integrated ERP software packages. Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging and welcome all to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr GKN Aerospace company