Defence Financial Cost Accountant – Hybrid (Corsham)

AMS; Corsham; Hybride; GBP 83 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AMS is seeking a Financial Cost Accountant (Inside IR35) for an initial 12-month contract based in Corsham, Wiltshire. Hybrid working 2-3 days on-site per week, with at least 1 day of attendance required.

You will support the MOD Strategic Services Portfolio with cost modelling, balance sheet reconciliations, monthly/quarterly MI reporting and governance activities across a large defence portfolio. Active DV/SC clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Full or part-qualified Accountant status (or equivalent demonstrable financial accounting experience).
• Strong financial cost accounting experience within a complex organisation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience creating, developing, and maintaining sophisticated cost models.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and asset accounting experience.
• Knowledge and practical application of MOD JSP655.
• Ability to work independently while engaging effectively across large stakeholder groups.
• Current DV Clearance, or active SC Clearance with willingness and eligibility to undergo DV sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Provide subject matter expertise and financial support to finance and project teams across the Strategic Services portfolio.
• Reconcile capital balances and Asset Delivery Schedules.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management information (MI) to support financial requests, reporting requirements, and returns.
• Conduct detailed financial data analysis and investigations.
• Undertake financial deep dives across project areas to provide assurance and financial insight.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance cost models to support decision-making.
• Interpret and apply financial accounting standards to business scenarios and management information outputs.
• Lead monthly cost review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support assurance activities, management reviews, and governance requirements.
• Work collaboratively across both finance and cost modelling teams, acting as a bridge between the two functions.
• Build strong relationships with military, civil service, project, and finance stakeholders.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and handover of all tasking and acquired knowledge to Crown resources at contract completion.

Connaissances

Cost accounting

Excel skills

Balance sheet

Asset accounting

MOD JSP655

Stakeholder engagement

DV/SC clearance

Independent worker

Description du poste

AMS is seeking a Financial Cost Accountant (Inside IR35) for an initial 12-month contract based in Corsham, Wiltshire. Hybrid working 2-3 days on-site per week, with at least 1 day of attendance required.

You will support the MOD Strategic Services Portfolio with cost modelling, balance sheet reconciliations, monthly/quarterly MI reporting and governance activities across a large defence portfolio. Active DV/SC clearance is required for this role.