Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Location: Oxford Airport, Oxfordshire

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Office Based

Reporting To: FP&A Manager

About Unifi

Unifi is a leading aviation services provider supporting major airlines and airports across the UK, Ireland, North America and other international markets. Our services include aircraft cleaning, cabin services, baggage handling, passenger assistance, ramp operations, de-icing, and water and waste servicing.

Our focus on safety, operational excellence, customer service and continuous improvement helps airlines operate efficiently and reliably every day. As Unifi grows, we are seeking talented people who want to make an impact and build their careers in a fast-paced aviation environment.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, detail-focused Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Oxford Airport. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, the role supports accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, month-end activities, and UK and US Group reporting requirements.

This varied role covers management accounting, balance sheet control, audit support, tax compliance and business partnering. You will work closely with operational stakeholders and Finance colleagues to provide clear insight that supports performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Support the accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all month-end deadlines are met. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing general accruals
• Managing prepayments
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation
• Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations, including investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Completing other balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and control issues, and maintaining compliance with company policies
• Analysing overhead cost-centre variances
• Performing other ad hoc variance analysis

Preparing overhead cost-centre reports and analysis to improve business understanding

Maintain lease accounting schedules and records, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly US Group reporting submissions, including start-up costs, add-backs and other required financial information.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Act as a key Finance contact for internal and external audits, prepare supporting schedules and documentation, and help implement audit findings and process improvements.
• Assist with VAT, corporation tax and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Support compliance with tax regulations and filing deadlines.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent); qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
• Experience as a Management Accountant or in a comparable finance role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end accounting processes.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Proven experience of balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and effective stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Consistently high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and implement process and efficiency improvements.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Group reporting experience in a multi-entity organisation.
• Experience in lease and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience coordinating or supporting audits.
• Experience in a fast-paced operational or aviation environment.
• Knowledge of US reporting requirements is advantageous.

What Success Looks Like

• Monthly management accounts are delivered accurately and on time.
• Overhead and Group reporting submissions are complete and of a consistently high standard.
• Balance sheet reconciliations are well maintained, with few outstanding items.
• Intercompany, lease and fixed asset accounting is managed effectively.
• Audit and tax support requirements are completed successfully and on schedule.
• Operational stakeholders receive clear, useful financial insight.
• Finance processes and controls are continuously improved.

Why Join Unifi?

• Join a growing international aviation services company.
• Take on a visible role supporting senior leaders and operational teams.
• Build experience across both UK and US reporting environments.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive Finance team.
• Influence business performance through meaningful financial insight.
• Access career development and progression opportunities in a fast-growing organisation.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to broaden their experience and make a meaningful contribution to a growing international aviation business. Based at Oxford Airport, it combines significant responsibility with strong development potential in a fast-paced operational environment.

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