Overhead Accountant - 12 month FTC

Join AJW as an Overhead Accountant, responsible for managing all aspects of overhead-related accounting, including accruals, prepayments and expense allocations. This role supports accurate financial reporting, ensures proper treatment of overhead costs and contributes to the integrity of the month-end close process.

What you’ll be doing:

Overhead Accounting

• Process and maintain accurate records for:

• Prepayments and accruals.

• Expense accruals.

• Vendor Rebate reconciliations.

• Respond to and resolve overhead-related queries from internal stakeholders.

Month-End and Financial Reporting

• Review all overheads to ensure correct allocation and measurement.

• Prepare the overhead reporting file.

• Roll forward the Balance Sheet and Income Statement reports in the ERP.

• Assist with the preparation of the Tax Pack for compliance purposes.

Vendor and Procurement Support

• Manage the bank verification process for vendor set-ups and changes to vendor bank details.

• Raise Finance Purchase Orders, ensuring accurate coding.

• Supporting the wider finance function where required with ad hoc duties.

About you

Essential

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, especially surrounding overheads, accruals, and prepayments.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communicator with the ability to manage queries from cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP systems.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience in the aviation industry

• Experience using Quantum

Why join us?

We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.

At AJW, we’re more than just a business—we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• A team fun budget to bring colleagues together.

• Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development.

• Opportunities to take part in charity events, volunteering, and community projects.

• A modern office with an onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, and a great restaurant.

• A discretionary bonus and private healthcare.

• Relocation support if you're moving closer to our HQ.

We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and development. However, we understand personal circumstances vary, and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in-office presence to meet business needs, but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.

Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.

To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.