Job Description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Reporting Accountant to join our External Reporting team within the Amentum International Business.
Following an international merger with the Critical Mission Solutions division of Jacobs, our team is growing to support an expanding business. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of reporting cycles, including group audit, statutory audit, and other external reporting activities.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, building effective relationships both internally and externally. The role involves contributing to audit processes at both group and entity level, supporting compliance activities (including VAT, CIS, and ONS reporting), and helping the team deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines. This is a varied role that also includes opportunities to support technical accounting queries and contribute to project or bid-related work as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting group and statutory audit processes, including preparing information and responding to audit queries

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns

• Preparing monthly responses to ONS survey requests

• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of junior team members

• Contributing to a range of ad-hoc activities as priorities evolve

What We’re Looking For

• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

• Experience in reporting and/or accounts preparation

• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• Experience with audit processes (internal and/or external)

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact oliver.chung@global.amentum.com