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Reference: BHN583734
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Contract 12 Months
- Salary: £19/hour
- Date published: 17 February 2025
Job description
Our client BAE Systems, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their Shared Services team in Preston on a contract basis for 12 months. This role involves a hybrid working arrangement, requiring you to be onsite 4 days a week during training, reducing to 1-2 days once up to speed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing financial support to an operational environment
- Preparing accurate and efficient finance information
- Managing high volumes of data
- Supporting Management Accountants and Business Partners
- Ensuring annual financial targets (EBITA & Cash) are met
- Delivering SS reporting activities on schedule
- Contributing to change and transformation activities
- Identifying, communicating and implementing process improvements
Job Requirements:
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (studying towards finance accreditation)
- Proficiency in IT and analytical skills, particularly Excel
- Experience using financial systems such as SAP is desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with the operational team
- Strong skills in planning, organising and managing multiple delivery requirements against tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work on your own initiative
If you are an experienced accountant looking to advance your career in the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated finance team in Preston.

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