RTR Accountant

Summary

• F&A Accountant
• Exciting new permanent role
• Based at Manchester Airport with hybrid working

Why MAG?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts

Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Care Concierge service

Two volunteering days per year

The role

MAG’s F&A Team are currently recruiting for an F&A Accountant to join on a permanent basis. This role will provide support to the F&A Finance Manager who is responsible for leading all Management Accounting activity for the CAVU Experiences Division ensuring that accurate, technically robust managements accounts are produced in a timely manner and in line with group finance service levels.

• Assist the Finance Manager to lead the team.
• Support month end close process, ensuring that ledgers are closed to strict deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all aspects of the divisional accounts, calculate and post relevant journals to ensure the accounts are reflective of underlying financial performance.
• Experience in Capex accounting
• Assist the Finance Manager to ensure all monthly reports are timely and accurate.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner, including review and sign off.
• Assist with delivery of group service levels and support KPIs to internal and external customers.
• Assist with provision of divisional accounts and support the Finance Directors and Finance Business Partners of the CAVU Experiences division.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist delivery of SLAs across Finance.
• Interact with transactional teams to aid continuous improvement.

What will make you successful in the role?

A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant experience of working within a management accounting environment. You will have significant experience of working within a General Ledger function and demonstrate leadership potential.

You will have ability to manage multiple priorities and to thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. Preferably, you should have experience of SAP or similar ERP systems, along with intermediate to advanced Excel skills. You’ll have ability to engage stakeholders and colleagues effectively to ensure processes are executed consistently and complied with. You’ll demonstrate the potential to manage change in a dynamic and fast paced environment.