Join Our Team as a Project Accountant!
Location: Glascoed/Radway Green
Salary: £43,649 (dependent on skills and experience)
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Project Accountant, you'll play a vital role in our finance team, supporting a variety of contracts, including critical design services for the MoD. Your responsibilities will include:
* Project Accounting Support: Collaborate closely with the Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) to provide financial guidance and support.
* Insights & Analysis: Produce timely insights and business intelligence to drive performance, ensuring a smooth working capital cycle for projects.
* Forecasting & Budgeting: Assist in creating quarterly forecasts and annual budgets, working alongside Finance Business Partners to manage risks and opportunities.
* Month-End Reporting: Deliver accurate month-end management reports, providing expert analysis of in-year financial performance.
* Lifecycle Support: Support project teams throughout the contract lifecycle, from setup to closure.
* Financial Controls: Operate robust financial controls in line with our Financial Control Framework and support audits as required.
* Process Improvements: Contribute to enhancing processes within Project Finance and support ongoing Finance Modernisation activities.
Your Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) actively pursuing full professional qualification.
* Experienced in Project Finance with a solid understanding of financial forecasting and reporting processes.
* Aware of relevant accounting standards, including IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Familiar with MRPs or ERPs (e.g., SAP, Infor LN, Oracle) and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP BPC/SAC, Cognos, Tableau).
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to grow and thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
* Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and shopping discounts.
* Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse environment that values integrity and empowers you to reach your full potential.
* Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable exposure to the broader commercial aspects of the business while building strong relationships with project management teams.
About the Project Finance Team:
As a key member of the FP&A Project Accounting function, you will contribute to the successful delivery of project finance outputs. This role focuses on the engineering division, managing numerous projects and collaborating with various Project Managers. Your proactive approach will drive continuous improvement and effective financial governance.
Important Information:
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 24th October 2025
We encourage you to apply early, as we may close this vacancy once we receive sufficient applications.
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