Project Accountant at BAE Systems
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 25

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Finance, Sap

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job title: Project Accountant
Location: Fife – Hillend – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £42,000-£45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Part qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), ideally looking to qualify in the next 18 months
  • Experience in project accounting within a similar industry
  • Advanced Excel skills required, experience of using SAP would be desirable
Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of Project Accounting for numerous programs, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Complete system entries in SAP and Finance forecasting tool (BPC) to reflect accurate program performance in management and statutory reporting
  • Work closely with other functions to ensure program costs, risks, and Estimate to Complete data are accurately reflected in reporting
  • Set annual budgets and work with the Program Management team to monitor performance
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the program Contract Status Reports, including relevant comments to aid management’s understanding of movements and variances to budget
  • Support the capture of accurate Program Risks & Opportunities for consolidation at the business level
  • Support accurate and timely invoicing on relevant programs
  • Support business improvement activities within the function and throughout the wider business
  • Support compliance with Financial Control Frameworks
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