Assistant Management Accountant
Orbex Space
Accounting & Finance
Forres IV36, UK
Posted on Nov 9, 2024
Orbex is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support, and develop within, a busy finance team for this high tech and growing company.
Orbex
Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.
We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris on orbit.
Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark.
Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.
Assistant Management Accountant
Job Description
As the Assistant Management Accountant based in Forres, you will be responsible for:-
Location – Forres
Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security. This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters.
Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches, and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world-famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.
If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking, and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.
If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.
Security
You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a UK BPSS check which includes a criminal record check.
Benefits – UK
Orbex
Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.
We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris on orbit.
Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark.
Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.
Assistant Management Accountant
Job Description
As the Assistant Management Accountant based in Forres, you will be responsible for:-
- Month end close - assist in the month end close procedures on Orbex’s recently installed ERP system and working with the Financial Controller to ensure that all month end close tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
- Management Accounts – assist with specific tasks in the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation - own and manage selected general ledger reconciliations. Reconciling and understanding the numbers behind the results and resolving reconciling items monthly.
- Helping to resolve project managers/engineers’ queries on their project spend.
- Maintenance of Expenditure Approval request register; advising managers/engineers on the completion of their Expenditure Approval request forms and ensuring the correct level of approvals prior to spend.
- Budgets and Forecasts - ad-hoc assistance as required in the budget and forecast process and preparation.
- Audit - assist during the annual audit with various audit sample requests. Prepare appropriate audit schedules, explanations and reconciliations as required.
- Prepare the supporting documentation for the HIE grant claims at regular intervals.
- Improvements - continuously look for process improvements, presenting ideas to make the finance function more efficient.
- Some experience working in a finance department, ideally with exposure to management accounting.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of double entry are required.
- Started or part qualified AAT, CIMA or ACCA.
- Inquisitive mind and a desire to learn and develop and grow with this exciting company.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Pride in your attention to detail and time management skills
- Knowledge of Excel functions including pivot tables.
Location – Forres
Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security. This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters.
Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches, and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world-famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.
If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking, and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.
If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.
Security
You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a UK BPSS check which includes a criminal record check.
Benefits – UK
- Salary of £32,300
- 34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays
- NEST workplace pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, including: mortgage advice, health and wellbeing apps.
- Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary.
- Independent supporting services including: mortgage advice and health and wellbeing app
