Financial Accountant

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week Monday - Thursday. Monday and Tuesday are mandatory onsite with Wednesday and Thursday worked from home subject to business needs.

Suited to someone who is self-motivated and able to work closely within a close-knit Finance team, you’ll be ACCA or CIMA qualified with experience of general accountancy roles. You will need effective communication skills, be highly capable of planning and multi-tasking and ready to hit the ground running.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Completion of month-end and quarter-end reporting.
• Assist with preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Preparation of tax and RDEC submissions.
• Submission of statutory US and UK statistical data.
• Management of foreign currency transactions.
• Completion of internal audit procedures.
• Support to capital expenditure and fixed asset accounting.
• Working closely with senior team members.
• Assisting with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

In return we’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us. We invest in our employees and provide training and development, as well as education assistance for ongoing career development.

However equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well. That’s why we offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits suite to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life at and outside of work. Plus our 4-day working week gives you every Friday off to allow you to spend more time doing the things you enjoy!

So if you are interested in joining a team who are part of a business delivering programmes of national importance then there has never been a better time to apply!

The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience in general Accountancy roles
• Statutory accounts
• Financial reporting
• Strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Keen eye for detail with an ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of UK corporation tax and RDEC regulations.

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]