Job description: Summary
- Based at Manchester Airport
- 18 month Fixed Term Contract
- Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
- We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds
Why MAG?
At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. 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 progammes 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:
- Bonus scheme
- 11% company contribution pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Care Concierge service
The role
Whilst leading one of the F&A teams (between 1-5) you’ll manage the month end close process, ensuring the ledgers are all closed to strict deadlines. You’ll ensure the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of the divisional accounts and ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner, including review and sign off. You’ll also provide divisional accounts and support to the Finance Directors and Finance Business Partners of the relevant Division. As well as building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll help develop the finance team and interact with transactional teams to provide feedback on issues and areas of continuous improvement.
What will make you successful in the role?
You’ll be an effective leader, implementing and driving a culture of best practice, whilst supporting internal and external stakeholders. You’ll a qualified accountant with 2-3 years PQE and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the preparation and review of management accounts. You’ll also have significant and relevant experience of working within a General Ledger function, at a similar level. You’ll have the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels throughout the organisation and be organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. You’ll also ideally have experience of SAP or similar ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.