Senior Costbase Accountant - Hybrid, SAP-Ready

BAE Systems; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Costbase Senior Accountant-Fully Qualified to manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the team. The role requires a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with advanced Excel skills and proven management accounts experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, with occasional office-based work in Sheffield or Barrow-in-Furness. Competitive salary and benefits, including pension schemes and health plans, are available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant; AAT is not accepted.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel functions is essential.
• Experience with costing and pricing calculations is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on actualisation, forecasting, and budgeting of cost base.
• Deliver Fixed Asset reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Budget Holders for timely reporting and analysis.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA essential)

Advanced Excel proficiency

Proven experience in management accounts

Confident stakeholder engagement skills

SAP experience

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Costbase Senior Accountant-Fully Qualified to manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the team. The role requires a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with advanced Excel skills and proven management accounts experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, with occasional office-based work in Sheffield or Barrow-in-Furness. Competitive salary and benefits, including pension schemes and health plans, are available.