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Senior Accountant
Location: Portsmouth, GB, PO6 3EN
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Lakeside, Portsmouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Fixed Term Contract For 52 Weeks
Role ID: SF64170
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Senior Accountant at our Portsmouth site and play your part.
The role
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be part of the Babcock Central Accounting team within the Finance Business Services department, working with corporate entities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your accounting skills through various activities, especially during maternity cover.
Your responsibilities include supporting the standardisation and optimisation of finance processes and controls, focusing on journal and Balance Sheet processes.
Specific tasks involve preparing and approving non-contract specific repeatable journals for UK entities, maintaining strong control focus, reviewing and reconciling GRNI, engaging with receiptors, managing purchase order closures, preparing and reviewing Balance Sheet reconciliations with analytical reviews, supporting VAT return preparations, and analyzing PSA data including secondee expenses.
This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, based in Portsmouth with flexible onsite days.
Essential experience
* Experience within a Finance function, ideally in a complex international environment.
* Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of the business environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook.
* Experience with Finance IT applications such as SAP.
Qualifications
We value diverse backgrounds; if you have the required experience and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Details on security vetting are available on the UK government website.
What we offer
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
* Access to digital health services, employee share scheme, shopping portal, professional fee payments, and more.
* Additional benefits include reservist leave, holiday trading, 'Be Kind Day', and development opportunities.
Babcock International
With over a century of service, Babcock is committed to defending nations, protecting communities, and building a better world. We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working arrangements. For adjustments during the application process, contact careers@babcockinternational.com.
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