Assistant Accoutant

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the team on a Fixed Term basis to cover maternity leave. The Fixed Term Contract is expected to last around 16 months. The Assistant Accountant provides support to the finance team and wider business with monthly management accounts reporting, VAT reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting for Inventory, including WIP and relevant provisioning (warranty & ageing).
• Accounting for a range of balance sheet accounts, not least prepayments & accruals.
• Production and maintenance of month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing of payroll accounting along with managing completion of annual P11D submissions.
• Calculation and processing of general ledger journals.
• Production and submission of quarterly VAT Returns.
• Analysis of administrative expenditure and partnering with budget holders to support them in managing the expenditure.
• Assisting in procedure updates and maintaining procedure documentation.
• Assisting in external and internal audits for the business.
• Ensure that relevant and timely financial information is made available to the company in a format that meets the expectations/requirements of internal and external customers.
• Continuously challenge the way we work and actively identify areas of where change can improve the performance within Finance and in the way this department serves others in the company. Make the identified changes as quickly as practical. Participate in, and support, company-wide change initiatives.
• Other recurring and ad hoc duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Experienced accountant with track record of getting up to speed on new roles quickly.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role and or part qualified.
• Other recurring and ad hoc duties as required.
• Ability to problem solve independently and as part of a team
• Strong accounting skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage varying workload
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working directly with external auditors, customers, suppliers and government bodies (e.g. HMRC)
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• IFS accounting software experience
  
  

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
  
  

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.