Navtech Radar is looking for a talented Management Accountant to support the company through ongoing growth. You will provide key support within the finance team and to the wider business by delivering excellent service.
If you are currently studying, newly qualified, qualified or qualified by experience and are looking to take the next step, this role is for you. We will support you with ongoing development to ensure that you grow and develop with us.
The role will be reporting to the Financial Controller
COMPANY OVERVIEW - NAVTECH RADAR
Navtech Radar is a world-leading innovator, and multi-award-winning designer and manufacturer of commercially deployed radar solutions. Our ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients worldwide, across many industry sectors, from Perimeter Security Surveillance and Industrial Automation to Traffic Incident Detection on Smart Highways and as part of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
As part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company, you will be joining a group of companies whose mission is to make the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.
OUR WORK HEADQUARTERS
Our offices are nestled in the picturesque village of Ardington, South Oxfordshire, within an easy commute from areas of Reading, Swindon, Newbury and Oxford.
OUR CULTURE, AND BENEFITS
We help create the right environment for our dedicated staff by providing a flexible, fun, friendly, and family feel. We are dog friendly and enjoy family, friends and group events. We have plenty of free parking for our employees and provide you with options to join colleagues on lunchtime walks, biking and other pursuits. We care about our staff, in fact, our culture is developed by them, for them!
We want our staff to grow and develop with us - should you choose to complete further qualification we will cover the course and exam fees and give you paid time off to study towards your exams.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As our Management Accountant your role will be varied and fast paced, and you will be responsible for the following:
- Supporting the preparation of the monthly management accounts
- Acting as a “Business Partner” to the Production and R&D departments and be the main point of contact for all operational finance queries
- Preparing and understanding departmental forecasts and reporting on variance analysis
- Analysing financial information to assist business profitability and growth
- Preparing and reporting on R&D project expenditure including Grant funded projects
- Supporting the year-end audit process
- Balance Sheet reconciliations including R&D capitalisation and stock management
- Assistance with budget preparation, including liaising with stakeholders
- Supporting the year-end audit process
Key skills and attributes we are looking for:
- At least part qualified (having completed at least AAT) or qualified by experience
- At least 1 year’s work experience in a finance department. Ideally with experience of a manufacturing environment.
- IT/PC proficient with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word
- You will have a high level of analytical skills and attention to detail.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Self-starter, able to both take direction and initiative.
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
- A team player who will work with the other members of the team to achieve common objectives.
- Willing to learn and also to challenge methods in which processes are currently performed.
BENEFITS
Generous bonus scheme
Developmental opportunities including Study packages where we will fund your course and exams and give you paid time off so that you can take the time needed to achieve your qualification.