IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.The Role:Reporting into our Head of Finance, you will provide experienced operational ownership of accounting, financial control and assigned compliance delivery within Saab UK Finance. Deliver a reliable month-end work routine, maintain balance sheet quality, coordinate audit activity and ensure processes operate with appropriate controls.Key Responsibilities :Month-End and Accounting Delivery:Own and coordinate the operational close work routinesPrepare or coordinate assigned journals, accruals, allocations and other accounting activitiesReview accounting outputs and resolve or escalate exceptionsMaintain close procedures, audit trails and cover arrangementsReconciliations and Balance Sheet Quality:Own operational reconciliation completion, review and evidence retentionEnsure balances are supported and reconciling items have clear owners and resolution datesReview aged, unsupported or unusual balances and coordinate corrective actionMaintain accounting integrity through investigation and documented resolution of issuesReview accounting treatment, presentation and classification of material transactions and balancesIdentify and Escalate accounting matters requiring judgement and provide recommendationsReporting:Own monthly validation of assigned corporate function reportingEnsure reporting reconciles to accounting records and all key review controls are evidencedSupport reporting governanceAnalyse reporting outputs to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvementEscalate significant reporting concerns and emerging risks promptlyMonthly Assurance Reporting:Financial close completionReconciliation statusVAT and PAYE complianceInternal control completionAudit readinessSignificant accounting mattersBalance sheet risks and emerging compliance risksCompliance Execution:Own preparation, coordination and submission of assigned VAT returns, reconciliations, supporting evidence and internal controls and checksCoordinate PAYE payment preparation, reconciliations and compliance checks within the agreed remitOwn and post payroll journal preparation or coordination and discrepancy investigationCoordinate P11D preparation and supporting information where applicableSupport the ICM calendar, deadlines, evidence and escalation arrangementsEscalate uncertain tax treatments and significant compliance risks and support specialist advice where requiredSupport and operate assigned controls under the approved frameworkSupport maintenance of tax control frameworks and provision of evidence required for tax governance and Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance activities where applicableAudit Coordination:Coordinate assigned audit activities, audit schedules, statutory account support schedules, disclosures, supporting documents and evidence collection, ensuring evidence is accurate, complete and accessibleTrack audit actions and coordinate agreed remediationReport progress, overdue requests and emerging issues to the Head of FinanceContribution and Continuous Improvement:Work closely with Accounting Services in SwedenIdentify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve financial processes, controls, reporting and overall operational effectivenessShare best practices, challenge existing ways of working and support Finance transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability and reporting qualityAssurance and Communication:Provide evidence-based assurance that allows the Head of Finance to oversee outcomesMaintain oversight of key statutory, compliance and reporting obligations, providing early visibility of risks, material issues, control deficiencies and potential delivery constraints to enable timely management actionCommunicate priorities, deadlines and emerging risksExperience and Skills:Recognised professional accountancy qualificationSignificant hands-on financial accounting or financial control experienceDemonstrable ownership of closing tasks, reconciliations and balance sheet reviewPractical experience of relevant UK VAT, PAYE and payroll accounting processesExperience of audit coordinationStrong understanding of accounting integrityStrong analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheetsClear communication, sound judgement and disciplined deadline managementDemonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvementsStrong stakeholder management skillsCommercial awareness and a focus on cost control, efficiency and value creationBy submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
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