UK Atomic Energy Authority
Management Accountant - 12 month FTC
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Company Description
About us
Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.
About the job
As part of a major programme, our Finance professionals play a vital role in supporting the achievement of key business objectives. This position is ideal for individuals studying towards or qualified at AAT level who are looking to develop their skills in a dynamic environment.
You will contribute to financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, and costing activities, helping to provide clear and accurate financial insight that supports informed decision-making. From assisting with business cases to supporting monthly financial reporting, you will ensure data is accurate, timely, and meaningful.
Strong attention to detail, a collaborative approach, and a genuine interest in understanding financial performance are essential to succeed in this role.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing clear reporting and commentary with recommendations for improvement
- Support project costing and contribute to bids and contract pricing
- Prepare and review month-end accounts, ensuring accurate revenue and cost recognition
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with project and senior managers
- Produce customer financial reports and support audit processes to enable timely payments
- Maintain strong financial controls, including balance sheet reconciliations and audit-ready documentation
- Support capital expenditure reporting and variance analysis in collaboration with relevant teams
- Contribute to wider finance initiatives, including system and reporting improvements
What you'll bring
- AAT qualified and/or working towards a qualification in a relevant professional accounting body.
- Experience working closely with business teams in a “business partner” capacity
- Understanding of revenue recognition principles and multi-funding control requirements
- Highly proficient in Excel and have experience of an ERP accounting system (Unit 4 / Agresso would be an advantage)
- Able to work to challenging timescales while maintaining a high level of accuracy
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Benefits
A full list of our benefits can be found here and highlights include:
- £40.402 base salary inclusive of specialist allowance
- Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
- Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays
- 3 days of site closure over Christmas break
- Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions
Our commitment to ED&I
UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.
We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here.
Salary: £40,402 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Finance, Systems & Pensions
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Grade E
Department: Finance & Pensions
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