Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Meggitt, a worldwide leader in aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. We believe in our vision of 'Enabling the Extraordinary: To Fly, To Power, To Live". These core values - teamwork, integrity and excellence - are what have allowed us to become the company we are today. With facilities and over 10,000 employees worldwide, Meggitt draws on over 160 years of expertise to enhance the lives of people across the globe.
Our Corporate Functions keep our business competitive by providing first-class support from Quality through to Finance and HR.
Headquartered in the UK, Meggitt PLC is a global engineering group specialising in extreme environment components and smart sub-systems for aerospace, defence and energy markets. Some 10,000 people are employed across manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North America and regional bases in Brazil, India and the Middle East.

Role Summary

The Trainee Accountant performs a wide range of accounting tasks supporting the Finance function. Coordinates activities, verifies transactions and prepares records while ensuring accounting records' integrity for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Group's own internal control procedures.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities and performs a variety of regular activities, including classifying, examining, recording and analysing accounting transactions
• Ensures all transactions and accounting records are included in the appropriate accounting period
• Examines, analyses and interprets accounting records to prepare financial reports and statements
• Preparation of monthly accounts, forecasts and budget packs
• Completes assigned projects and analyses for a specific accounting or finance area
• Maintains the databases, reports, records and control reconciliations necessary to support Finance Accounting and Control activities
• Supports the internal and external audit process
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Part qualified or beginning study towards a professional accounting qualification.
0-1 year of experience in Finance
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List

• Ability to understand and follow specific Group policies and procedures
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision to meet deadlines
• Previous experience working with financial accounting systems preferred

Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-855-474-7665 or HRISon@meggitt.com.
If this position is located in the United States, this job will require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee