Assistant Project Accountant
Posted 6 days ago by Matchtech
£29 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Preston, Lancashire
Summary: The Assistant Project Accountant role at BAE Systems is a 12-month contract position based at Samlesbury & Warton Aerodrome, requiring a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will support the Orders to Receipts team in addressing a backlog of activities related to F35 Production and T45 Organisation projects. Key responsibilities include investigating IT system lines, identifying root causes, and ensuring effective communication with various stakeholders. Security clearance is required for this position due to access to sensitive materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigating IT system lines and pursuing actions to complete recommendations.
- Identifying root causes and suggesting process improvements.
- Communicating effectively with different departments and levels of the organization.
- Managing deadlines and providing clear communication of progress and issues.
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of finance systems.
- Clear communication skills.
- Self-starter.
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build good working relationships with key contacts in the business.
Salary (Rate): £28.79 hourly
City: Preston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Assistant Project Accountant - 12 month contract - Samlesbury & Warton Aerodrome (3 days per week (hybrid) between the 2 sites) - £28.79 ph UMB or £21.50 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.
The RoleBAE Systems are recruiting a subcontractor in the Orders to Receipts team within the AIr Project Finance Capability centre to address a backlog of activities.This role will support projects within the F35 Production, Development and T45 Organisation and will provide key support to the project to address the backlog.
Role Responsibilities:Not limited to…Investigating IT system lines, interrogating options to ensure a correct recommendation and pursuing action to complete it.Root cause identification and process improvement recognised along the way should be appropriately fed back to help set the standard going forward.The role will interact with a variety of stakeholders and the successful candidate must be able to communicate with different departments and levels of the organisation effectively.The project has a high degree of importance within the business so the successful candidate must be deadline driven, ensure clear communication of progress and issues faced in a time appropriate manner.
What are BAE Systems looking for from you? Knowledge of finance systemsClear Communication SkillsSelf StarterAnalytical and strong problem solving skillsAbility to build a good working relationship with key contracts in business
Security Requirements: SCThis role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restrictions. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.