Assistant Project Accountant (Contract)
Samlesbury & Warton (Hybrid)
12-Month Contract
Full-time (37 hours per week)
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Accountant to join the Orders to Receipts team within the Air Project Finance Capability Centre at BAE Systems. This role has been created to support key projects, including F35 Production, Development, and T45, by addressing a backlog of financial activities.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting project finance activities, focusing on resolving backlog issues, analysing financial data, and improving processes.
Key Responsibilities
Investigate finance system data and resolve outstanding items
Analyse system information to identify and recommend corrective actions
Support root cause analysis and contribute to process improvements
Work closely with finance teams and wider stakeholders to complete activities
Maintain a structured plan to deliver tasks accurately and on time
Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and issues
Assist in developing robust processes for future operations
About You
Experience working with finance systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage your own workload
Clear and confident communicator across all levels
Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
Highly organised with a focus on quality and deadlines
Working Pattern
Hybrid working: 3 days onsite
Monday – Samlesbury
Tuesday – Warton
Wednesday/Thursday – flexible site location
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Flexible start/finish times within site operating hours
Why Join BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you'll be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where you can make a real impact. We value diversity, integrity, and collaboration, and we're committed to helping you reach your full potential.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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