Project Accountant – 12 month FTC

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial aspects of the Dreadnought Programme. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, ensuring robust financial governance and support for project teams. You will be responsible for delivering key financial deliverables, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes. The company fosters an inclusive culture and offers competitive benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing discounts

Private health plans

Green car schemes

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent with project finance experience.
• Strong skills in MS Excel and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core project accounting for the Dreadnought Programme.
• Produce quarterly Contract Status Reports reflecting accurate financials.

Skills

Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Accounting and financial management

MS Excel

Business and financial modelling

Influencing across functions and hierarchies

Experience in Defence environment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Accountant – 12-month FTC

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. 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 and experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Responsible for the delivery of all core project accounting deliverables for a major element of the Dreadnought Programme whilst ensuring effective financial challenge, governance and support to the programme teams
2. Working with the Dreadnought Project Management Organisation (PMO) lead for your area to deliver robust forecasts into the Monthly Management Reporting (MMR) process and supporting the project teams to ensure financial commitments are met.
3. Working with the Project to ensure quarterly Contract Status Reports are produced, reflecting an accurate financial representation of the programme.
4. Continuous improvement of financial processes/practices & governance activities
5. Working with internal and external stakeholders including the MOD, Project and Commercial teams, Supply Chain teams, and Central Finance regularly

Your skills and experiences:

• Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) or equivalent
• Accounting and financial management experience, including working within a project finance environment
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office packages
• Understanding of business and financial modelling
• Experience of influencing across functions and hierarchies
• Experience within a similar Defence environment/role is highly advantageous

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, extensive flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle discounts, private health plans, green car schemes, and may include an annual incentive.

The Dreadnought Project Accounting team:

The team provides opportunities to work across the Dreadnought programme, supporting career development. This role offers management of various financial aspects of the programmes, aiming to cover all core project accounting roles and processes. Relocation support packages are available for eligible Submarines roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, residency, and security clearance levels.

Closing Date: 9th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend applying early if interested.