Job title:Senior Project Accountant

Location:Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:£50,000-£60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Provision of experienced financial support to Project Accounting by building and maintaining effective relationships and ensuring robust financial challenge and control
• Provision of accurate financial information and advice to a project or group of projects on a timely basis to enable effective decision-making
• Provision of financial support and advice to customers and stakeholders
• Supervise, maintain and operate financial systems and processes in a constantly changing environment
• Resolve problems to ensure development/production timescales are met across projects
• Provide cover for day-to-day aspects of manager’s role
• Continual improvement of procedures and working practices
• Input and approve journal vouchers
• Coaching non-finance employees on related matters

Your skills and experiences:

• Project Accounting experience – fully qualified
• Knowledge of MoD Accounting/Contracting requirements
• Detailed knowledge of Project Lifecycle Management (LCM) Process
• Business Systems experience (SAP/Budget, Planning & Consolidation)
• Finance governance requirements including financial control framework

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Project Finance team:

The Project Finance Team plays a critical role in delivering high-quality financial oversight and support to the broader programme. The team ensures strong financial governance by implementing effective processes, conducting detailed analysis of data, and maintaining clear communication across departments. A Senior Accountant is a key member of this team, responsible for providing expert financial input and project accounting support to enhance the performance and delivery of finance operations

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.