Reporting and Governance Accountant

Reporting and Governance Accountant

Are you looking to broaden your commercial experience within governance and reporting? We currently have a vacancy for a Reporting and Governance Accountant at our site in Farnborough.

As a Reporting and Governance Accountant, you will be assisting with all the internal and external reporting requirements for the Real Estate Solutions (RES) business and report into the Senior Reporting and Governance Accountant RES

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skill set and progress within the Shared Services team and the wider business.

Your main responsibilities as a Reporting and Governance Accountant will involve: 

Preparing monthly management reports and Hyperion input of actuals and forecasts

Consolidating the Costbase Reporting

Preparing Fixed Asset records and reporting

Providing support during Integrated Business Planning and budgeting process

Preparing monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and collating month end reports

Preparing Statutory Accounts, iXBRL Accounts and tax packs in line with Group timetables

Inputting into governance process

Liaising with Group Tax assisting with the preparation of tax disclosures and computations

Assisting with statutory, group and controls audits 

Managing the RES Delegation of Authority process

Your skills and qualifications as a Reporting and Governance Accountant:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA part or fully qualified or relevant experience

Strong Excel skills

Financial accounting experience

Experience in preparing statutory accounts and involvement in audit processes

Strong analytical skills

Familiarity with FRS101 and IFRS reporting would be beneficial

What we're looking for in you:

You must have strong communication skills, with experience of dealing with a variety of stakeholders at different levels within an organisation.  You will have the ability to understand and follow process, but also able to seek improvements and question the status quo

Salary: £30 000 + Commensurate with experience

Location: Farnborough

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Shared Services

BAE Systems is home to the engineering expertise, technical skill and ingenious people that keep the UK at the forefront of defence and security capability. We manage some of today’s toughest challenges, delivering the most complex programmes, which generate critical export growth whilst supporting thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs distributed throughout the UK.

Now we want even more great people to join us.

To support such a uniquely complex range of operations, our Shared Services people are likewise hugely diverse. About half of our 1000 employees are at 32 UK locations, in customer-facing roles, adding benefit and value to BAE Systems operations, people and property. We are home to experts who thrive on mental challenge - often specialists who are leaders in their fields.  

Whatever the area you work in, the focus is always on delivering the highest quality solutions at the lowest possible cost. We welcome people with diverse skills and experience who bring a real passion for customer focus. 

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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