Finance Specialist

AWE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Pension scheme (9–13%)

Family friendly policies

Professional development funding

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special leave for volunteering/public/

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking a Finance Specialist to support the Statutory Reporting & General Ledger function within the Finance team. You will contribute to the preparation of AR&A, ESG/TCFD reporting, and annual audit processes, while ensuring IFRS compliance and ongoing process improvements.

The role involves stakeholder engagement, strong Excel use, and a collaborative approach to meet reporting deadlines. AWE highlights generous benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA qualification desirable.
• Experience of financial accounting work.
• Understanding of IFRS is essential.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders across teams.
• Clear, confident communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Advanced IT capability and strong systems proficiency, particularly MS Excel.
• Demonstrates sound analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Process compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Annual Report & Accounts (AR&A), compiling inputs and data, casting and review of final accounts.
• Assist ESG and TCFD reporting.
• Support timely completion of the AWE annual audit.
• Assist in identifying leases under IFRS accounting standards.
• Assist with MOD ALB reporting and related submissions.
• Participate in continuous process improvement and update process documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

Process compliance

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification desirable

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

A Finance Specialist is required to support the delivery of technical and financial activities within the Statutory Reporting & General Ledger function of our Finance team at AWE.

Responsibilities

• The preparation of the Annual Report & Accounts (AR&A), compiling inputs and obtaining data, casting and review of the final accounts.
• The finance manager with 'Environmental, Social & Governance' (ESG) and 'Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures' (TCFD) reporting.
• Supporting the timely and successful completion of the AWE annual audit activity.
• Supporting the process of identifying leases under IFRS accounting standards.
• Supporting the preparation of the MOD ALB reporting and other related submissions as required.
• Supporting the continuous process improvement activity, including updating of relevant process documentation as necessary.

Requirements

• A professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA etc) is desirable.
• Experience of financial accounting work.
• An understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is essential.
• Able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders across a range of teams.
• Clear, confident communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Advanced IT capability, strong systems proficiency, particularly in MS Excel.
• Demonstrates sound analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Process compliance.

Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including. At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

Benefits

Package: £36,710 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience),

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.