Assistant Project Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Assistant Project Accountant to provide robust financial support within a dynamic team. This role involves producing critical reports, resolving financial issues, and ensuring data accuracy. The position offers a flexible working environment and the chance to make a significant impact on project financial management. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, the company values integrity and merit, welcoming candidates from various backgrounds. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in project finance.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of finance governance and controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and produce reports for project teams.
• Monitor financial performance and coach non-finance employees.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Awareness of MoD Accounting/Contracting requirements

Knowledge of Project Lifecycle Management (LCM) Process

Business Systems experience (SAP/BPC)

Finance Governance requirements

Part qualified accountant or qualified by experience

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

Job Title: Senior Assistant Project Accountant

Location:

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

Salary:

Up to £45,000 depending on skills & experience.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Provide value-adding and robust financial support to the project team.
2. Produce and develop reports to meet business requirements.
3. Support resolution of project financial issues.
4. Produce, promote, and monitor supporting process instructions.
5. Monitor financial performance, providing independent and robust financial challenge.
6. Ensure consistency and accuracy of data provided to customers.
7. Coach non-finance employees on financial reports.
8. Preparation of Summary Status Reports.

Your skills and experiences:

1. Project accounting experience.
2. Awareness of MoD Accounting/Contracting requirements.
3. Knowledge of Project Lifecycle Management (LCM) Process.
4. Business Systems experience (SAP/BPC).
5. Finance Governance requirements including Financial Controls Framework.
6. Part qualified accountant or qualified by experience within a project environment.

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The FMSP Project Finance Team:

The team provides comprehensive project accounting support to the Mod Future Maritime Support Programme, supporting short-term fleet time engineering and capital insertion activities.

Work Flexibility:

Our working approach offers flexibility in working hours, depending on your role and location, including accruing hours and flexible start and finish times to balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.

Closing Date:

12th May 2025. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so apply early.