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Assistant Accountant

In short

Assistant Accountant role for Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd, a UK/Japan joint venture within Collins Aerospace's Mission Systems business, based in Plymouth, UK, reporting to the Finance Controller. The role covers financial transaction accuracy, inventory analysis and valuation, balance sheet reconciliations, and growing into an ERP subject matter expert. Requires a University Degree or AAT-comparable qualification and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of PowerPoint.

About the Role
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry.
Date Posted: 2026-10-27
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Plymouth, Plymouth
Position Role Type: Hybrid
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for the Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd Joint venture business, reporting to the Finance Controller for Plymouth. Silicon Sensing Systems is a 50% owned joint venture with Japanese company Sumitomo Precision Products Ltd. The successful candidate will join a small team reporting into a Global Company.
•Ensure the accuracy of the financial transactions posted for the business.
•Provide financial support to the other functions and managers in the business as required.
•Detailed inventory analysis and valuation to ensure the records are accurate in the accounts.
•Work towards the role of Subject matter expert for the ERP system.
A fantastic opportunity to work within a UK / Japan Joint Venture, learning the accounting and culture of both. There is scope to grow and develop your career with exposure and experience of all aspects of company finance, audit and taxation.
This role will support the business with accurate accounting and analysis for the UK company. In addition, you will be responsible for accurately accounting of financial transactions, reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts and support to the finance manager as required. This role offers the opportunity to cover all aspects of accounting within a medium sized technology based company operating in the UK, Japan and USA.
Requirements
•University Degree or comparable qualification such as AAT, including qualified by experience.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Benefits
•Competitive Salary
•Private Medical Insurance
•Early finish on Fridays
•A modern, friendly work environment
•Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan
•Fantastic Pension Scheme which operates as a 2:1 match up to 10%
•Life Assurance
•25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days each year
•Employee selectable top up benefits
•Support with professional fees and professional training
•Wellness Programs
•Employee Recognition
•Death in Service Benefit

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