Bae Systems Graduate Scheme – Part Qualified Accountant In Warton

Overview

Position Title: Part Qualified Accountant

Company: BAE Systems

Location: Warton, UK

Job Description

As part of Shared Services, the Financial Accounting team provide a number of finance activities to business units across BAE Systems. The activities undertaken within the team include Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, Leasing Accounting, Payroll Accounting, and General Accounting (accruals, prepayments and provisions) which are carried out using various technologies including robotics.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly and yearly reporting in line with company deadlines
• Reviewing journals and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy & ensuring the integrity of the Nominal Ledger with all accounts reconciled and approved monthly. This will
• include the requirement to conduct monthly Balance Sheet reviews / aged reconciling item reviews with the finance contacts and/or FC/FD
• Monthly reporting and consolidation of multiple BAE Systems entities in line with agreed monthly requirements
• Examining and analysing financial information presenting findings (written and verbal) to senior management
• Supporting data input on various accounting systems as part of the monthly financial close process including preparation/approval of monthly journals
• Preparation of monthly journals including the calculation of accruals and prepayments
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations and resolving any reconciling items arising from your own and colleagues’ reconciliations
• Managing the financial close timetables to deliver the monthly reporting requirements, ensuring it is completed accurately and on time through the various review stages

Requirements:

• IT skills, particularly in the use of Excel
• Part qualified accounting professional, ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent
• Strong organisational skills and a clear communicator
• Strong analytical skills and a vigilant approach to problem solving
• Understanding of Financial Controls and Data Protection regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating excellent customer service