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Group Financial Accountant

Atlantic Aviation Group

AAG Group Role, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026

About the role

Group Financial Accountant

Application Deadline: 12 August 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: AAG Group Role

Description

Job Title: Group Financial Accountant
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare
Shannon Salary Scale: I

Atlantic Aviation Group

With nearly 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including; aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including; Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Defence Services, and the EASA Part 147 Atlantic Aviation Training Academy which provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.

AAG offers an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated, career-focused, and ambitious Group Financial Accountant seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:

Essential Job Function

Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts across Group entities, ensuring results are accurate, complete and delivered within agreed reporting deadlines.
Support the Group month-end close process, including the preparation and posting of nominal ledger journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated, explained and resolved on a timely basis.
Prepare monthly variance analysis, KPI reporting and commentary for management, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and areas requiring action.
Support the preparation of Group reporting packs for senior management, the CFO, the Board and other internal stakeholders.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and longer-term financial planning across the Group.
Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and related schedules for Group entities.
Coordinate audit deliverables and liaise with external auditors during interim and year-end audit processes.
Prepare supporting schedules and analysis in connection with the annual audit, statutory accounts, tax compliance and other regulatory reporting requirements.
Support tax compliance activities across the Group, including VAT, Corporation Tax and other relevant returns or submissions, working with external advisers where required.
Assist with Group treasury and cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis and banking-related reporting.
Review expenditure on an ongoing basis and provide clear commentary on cost performance, trends and areas for management attention.
Partner with operational, commercial, engineering and support teams to provide financial analysis and insight that supports effective decision making.
Support pricing, tendering, investment appraisal, contract review and business case development where financial input is required.
Contribute to the review and improvement of financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting processes across the Group.
Participate in ongoing improvement, standardisation and re-engineering of finance processes and controls, including the implementation of best practice across business units.
Support finance system development, ERP-related initiatives, reporting automation and integration activity across the Group.
Work closely with other members of the Finance team to ensure the smooth running of the department and the consistent delivery of high-quality financial information.
Support the CFO, Head of Finance and wider senior management team on strategic finance initiatives, ad hoc analysis and project work.
Other duties and responsibilities identified by the Head of Finance or CFO as they relate to Finance.