Financial Accountant

Job Description

Financial Accountant

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 is one of Ayrshire’s largest engineering employers. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft programmes worldwide.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Act with integrity and be aware of potential compliance risks.

Requirements

• 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 MicrosoftExcel.
• Commitment to act with integrity and support a culture of compliance.

Benefits

• 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.

Right to Work in the UK: 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.

Equal Opportunity

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any monetary exchange during the recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus should be reported to .

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