Finance Specialist - Statutory Reporting

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts

Special Leave Policy

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Finance Specialist to support statutory reporting and general ledger activities within the Finance team. The role is based in Reading with onsite parking and a 9-day working fortnight. AWE offers flexible working requests and a strong benefits package, including a market salary of £36,710 to £50,000.

The successful candidate will assist in AR&A, ESG/TCFD reporting, audit support, and IFRS lease identification, while contributing to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA etc) is desirable.
• Experience of financial accounting work.
• An understanding of IFRS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Annual Report & Accounts (AR&A), including data gathering and final accounts review.
• Support ESG and TCFD reporting alongside the Finance Manager.
• Assist with timely completion of the annual audit work.
• Assist in identifying leases under IFRS accounting standards.
• Support MOD ALB reporting and related submissions.
• Support process improvements and update process documentation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial accounting

Excel proficiency

Education

ACCA/CIMA desirable

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Finance Specialist - Statutory Reporting

Closing date: 8th September 2026

Location: Located in Reading, with free onsite parking.

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

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

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?

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.

Key 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.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• 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:

• 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.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.

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