This job is for an Accountant to work within a group of accountants and financial analysts who are involved with the accounts preparation and financial management of Lockheed Martin UK Ltd and other associated legal entities. This will enable the individual to gain significant experience in the financial and accounting activities of a major international corporation, working in a challenging environment.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Provision of data analysis from ledger and ancillary sources as required. Use of spreadsheets and other financial system tools to assist in analysis


• Significant usage of SAP accounting system in performance of the accounting tasks


• Reconciliations and correcting entries


• Posting month end and year end journals


• Invoicing/Cash collection


• Assisting with external audit work, dealing directly with the auditors


• Internal controls testing

General Skills: 

General knowledge of business and financial matters

• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets (Excel)


• Able to work to schedules and balance a number of competing priorities


• Attention to detail, accuracy and articulate


• Strong commitment and high motivation required


• Capability to work autonomously and as part of a team


• Ability to liaise with multiple departments and auditors


• The person should be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing


• Integrity to ensure the ‘right thing’ is done.


• Double entry bookkeeping knowledge