Senior Specialist, Accounting

Job Title – Management Accountant

Job Location – Portchester

Job ID – 43785

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

Operating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

L3Harris in Portchester are part of our Maritime UK business - a leading global supplier of integrated marine control systems and simulation products for warships, submarines and high-end commercial marine vessels worldwide. Our Maritime UK business has four UK location and together we are powering the Royal Navy’s adoption of autonomous surface vehicle technology as well as delivering autonomous capability to UK ports, harbours and offshore energy service providers.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days


• Private medical insurance with optional family cover


• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution


• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)


• Group income protection


• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme


• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support


• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

The Management Accountant will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports, budgets and analysis to support effective business decision making. The role will ensure that appropriate financial controls and procedures are followed.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.


• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.


• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions


• Complete accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.


• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.


• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.


• Ensure internal policies and procedures are followed, and SOX compliance is maintained.


• Support internal and external audit requirements.


• Assist with statutory accounts and tax-related information as required.


• Recommend improvements to financial processes and controls

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent relevant experience.


• Experience in management accounting or a similar finance role.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

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