Overview:
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Role Purpose
The purpose of the financial accounting assistant is to:
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Perform a number of key roles within the finance team as detailed below focusing on all aspects of banking for Spirit Europe
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Co-ordinate and control the operation of Concur and compliance with company expenses policy
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Identify areas of continuous improvement within areas of responsibility and assist in deployment of continuous improvement
Financial Accounting Assistant
This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers:
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37 hour working week (half day Friday)
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Generous shift premiums
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33 days holiday per year, rising with service
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Annual Bonus related to company performance
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Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer)
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Virtual GP Service 365 days per year
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Employee Assistance Program
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A wide range of flexible benefits
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Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)
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Professional development and growth
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Free car parking
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And more!!
Responsibilities:
- Banking / Payments
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Responsible for timely preparation of all supplier payment runs.
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Appropriate allocation of all Spirit Europe banking transaction and reconciliation of all amounts to bank statements.
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Key Spirit Europe contact for regular communication with Citi Bank Relationship Manager.
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Facilitate FX trades using Citi Trading Desk or FXall platform.
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Cash forecasting / Treasury
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Preparation and submission of weekly cash forecast file to the Corporate Treasury team in the US.
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Weekly call with US Corporate Treasury Team to review cash forecast and explain variances.
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Preparations and submission of quarterly EAC cash forecast to US Corporate Treasury Team.
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Preparations and submission of quarterly EAC fx forecast to US Corporate Treasury Team.
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Expenses
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Subject matter expert on Concur and Company Expenses with full accountability for financial review and authorisation of all company expenses claimed.
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Site administrator for Concur with responsibility for resolving all site queries.
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Responsible for timely and accurate payment to employees of submitted, approved expenses in line with company policy.
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Support/Back up to Belfast team on Concur and all queries.
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Month End / Financial Reporting
- Responsible for completion of all banking, prepayments and provisions month end activity.
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Completion of Blackline reconciliations for review.
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Monthly analysis of SG&A costs and reporting to US accounting team.
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Monthly submission of DPO invoice report to US accounting team.
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Monthly submission of corporate purchasing spend to US accounting team.
- Preparation of quarterly SEC pack and submission to US consolidation team.
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VAT Return
- Timely and accurate completion and submission of VAT return to HMRC ensuring compliance with VAT regulations.
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Sox
- Ensure all required SOX sign offs are obtained in a timely manner.
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Provide required SOX documentation to internal / external auditors.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Experience working in a Finance
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University Degree Qualification
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Good communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently and clearly
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Good computer literacy – particularly Excel and SAP
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Using knowledge and experience to promote process improvement
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Effective relationship management skills
Decision Making Authority
Ability to apply initiative when completing tasks seeking guidance only as/when needed
Expected to assist Team Leader/Financial Accounting Manager, deputising as/when required
Full authority for making day to day decisions regarding all areas of responsibility
Closing Date; 8th September at 4pm
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.