Assistant Accountant

Company overview

The Aerospace Technology Institute sits at the centre of UK aerospace research and technology. It is responsible for the UK’s Aerospace Technology Strategy and the promotion of transformative technology in air transport, representing a joint industry and Government commitment to R&D funding of over £5 billion to 2035. The ATI represents a single, coherent national aerospace technology development programme that aims to strengthen the links between industry and academia whilst maximising opportunities for UK industry to gain access to European R&T programmes. It is a truly game-changing initiative, whose objective is to secure economic growth for the UK’s aerospace sector, for a more sustainable future. Projects funded through the ATI programme secure jobs, maintain skills and deliver economic benefits across the UK.

The ATI establishes the pathway for technology progression for UK aerospace, which builds on the UK’s strengths and responds to the challenges faced by the UK civil aerospace sector. It also provides a roadmap of the innovation necessary to keep the UK competitive in the global aerospace market, whilst also complementing the broader strategy for the sector created by the Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP).

The ATI works in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) and Innovate UK to offer funding streams designed to accelerate innovation in the UK to maintain global competitiveness.

A small and young company charged with a big responsibility, the ATI encourages free thinking and innovation. We need individuals with drive, passion, ability to adapt and work flexibly, and who share our ambitions for the sector and UK. Our team is collaborative, open, respectful, positive and supportive.

More information about the ATI is available on its website: www.ati.org.uk

Mission Statement

Transforming aerospace through technology and innovation.

Company Values

• We Collaborate for Success
• We provide Independent Leadership
• We are Forward Thinking

Diversity & Inclusion

We are experts in our field, trusted to be impartial in our activities, and present a fair and independent view. We are passionate about innovation and technology and understand the rewards of bringing together a diverse and forward-thinking team to explore, enhance and shape our aerospace agenda. We are committed to equality in everything we do. We are proud to lead by example, demonstrating independent leadership and collaborating for success in all aspects of our work.

The Opportunity

Position Title: Assistant Accountant
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time (20 hours per week)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Travel: As required
Reporting to: Head of Finance

The Role

The Assistant Accountant will be part of the finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

The role is part-time (20 hours per week) and will oversee the revenue process, which includes forecasting, invoicing and debt collection. It will be responsible for completing bank reconciliations as well as other balance sheet reconciliations and support on month end close and preparation of monthly management accounts.

The role is hybrid, between home working and London office.

The Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue forecast and be responsible for invoicing and management of debt.
  
• Administration of Grant Claims with Department of Business & Trade
  
• Responsible for bank and other balance sheet reconciliations
  
• Support the month end close and preparation of monthly management accounts
  
• Maintain the fixed assets register.
  
• Support on Accounts Payable deliverables including managing suppliers correspondence and onboarding, supplier invoices and statement reconciliations, as well as weekly payment runs.
• Support on managing employee expense claims via SAP concur and ensuring that claims are coded correctly
  
• Support on Purchase order process via Sage Intaact ensuring that they’re coded correctly and are authorised in line with delegation of authority.
• Any other duties as requested by Head of Finance to support the finance dept.

The Candidate

We’re seeking a candidate who shares our core values and brings them to life in everything they do. The candidate will need to demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset and lead with accountability. They must believe in the power of collaboration for success by working effectively with others to achieve shared goals.

The successful candidate will:

• Be AAT Qualified.
  
• Have strong financial, accounting, and analytical expertise.
  
• Have experience of business partnering.
  
• Be proficient in IT, including strong excel and experience with financial ERP systems.
  
• Be willing to embrace new technologies and support better ways of working.
  
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to present with clarity and credibility.
  
• Work collaboratively across a small team.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

ATI Benefits

• Competitive salary
  
• Hybrid working policy, with daily core hours
  
• Attractive pension scheme
  
• Bupa Private Medical Insurance
  
• EV Scheme
  
• Discretionary bonus scheme
  
• Life Assurance
  
• Perkbox Reward & Recognition Scheme
  
• Professional development training
  
• Paid membership to one professional body per year
  
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave
  
• Additional one day of leave upon reaching 3,5, and 7 years of continuous service
  
• Birthday leave
  
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
  
• Family friendly leave policies
  

Assignment Process and Timeline

Short-listed applicants will go through a two-stage interview process with the ATI. Offers of employment are subject to the completion of satisfactory background verification checks.

This role is open for applications until 15 November 2026.

Contact details

For more information on this assignment, please contact hr@ati.org.uk.