Management Accountant

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the Director of Finance in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and insightful business analysis. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of the company's financial performance reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key month-end activities, management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory compliance, and performance analysis across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly Gross Profit reports and performance analysis.


• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.


• Analyse Profit & Loss performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.


• Prepare and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.


• Support working capital reporting and cash flow analysis.


• Assist in the preparation of management account packs, including HFM reporting requirements.

Month-End & Year-End Accounting

• Manage month-end close activities and period-end changeover processes.


• Prepare and post month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.


• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and nominal ledger reviews.


• Maintain fixed asset registers under both UK GAAP and US GAAP requirements.


• Support year-end statutory reporting, tax packs, and audit deliverables.

Compliance & Controls

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and relevant government statistical returns.


• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and corporate policies.


• Support internal and external audit activities.


• Perform intercompany reconciliations and recharge calculations.


• Assist with domestic and international tax calculations where required.

Business Support

• Process employee expense claims in accordance with company policy.


• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.


• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, reporting accuracy, decision-making, and process efficiency.

Candidate Profile:

Essential Qualifications

• Fully qualified AAT.


• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by relevant experience.


• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial controls.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical capability.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or MRO environment.


• Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements.


• Experience using HFM or other financial consolidation systems.


• Understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.

Why Join AEM?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected aerospace organisation that combines the agility of a specialist MRO provider with the global support and career opportunities of AMETEK. You'll play a key role within the finance team, gaining exposure to a complex international business while contributing to the continued success of a market-leading aerospace organisation.

Join AEM and help drive financial excellence in a business that keeps the aerospace industry moving.