Financial Accountant

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Accountant to enhance our UK & EMEA operations, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency as we scale our presence across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and multi-currency intercompany balances.
• Assist with the prompt month-end close process, including preparing and posting journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
• Support the annual audit process by providing robust audit evidence, preparing schedules, and collaborating with external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, implement best practices, and improve system efficiencies in our new ERP (Oracle Fusion).
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across various departments.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience operating within a global organizational structure.
• ACA, CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Understanding of UK GAAP (FRS102) is essential, whilst IFRS and US GAAP is preferential.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion or another large ERP system preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Experience with process improvement with an eye for enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices within accounting operations.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a high growth organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits packages available at little to no cost to employees.