Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Glasgow, or North West England. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £57,000 + depending on skills and experience
What You’ll Be Doing
• Operating Business Processes to create/manage data/activities in Business ERP’s where a Financial Control role is nominated
• Provision of support to internal & external customers in the application of the established policies, processes and procedures including support to External Audit
• Preparing, Reviewing & Approving information, ensuring the required quality, to support a variety of reviews (Transactional reviews, Summary Reviews, Issue Management, etc), presenting to a variety of stakeholders as required
• Support in improvement & transformation of Balance Sheet assurance activities
• Supporting the Balance Sheet assurance for Capital expenditure, and Stock processes applying challenge and judgement as required
• Preparing & presenting accurate reporting information for a variety of stakeholders, including regular provision of bespoke information in order to drive outcomes
• Provision of support to stand up Finance Taxonomy activity, including support to Global Process owners in process set up, review and improvement
Your Skills And Experiences
• Fully Qualified Accountant with a recognised Professional Qualification
• Good knowledge of end-to-end processes (particularly balance sheets, R2R & P2P) and how effective controls need to be applied to processes
• Understanding of governance and controls environment as operated, including key reference documents and accounting standards
• Knowledge of IFRS, accounting policies and how they apply to financial data and processes
Benefits
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Financial Control Team
The position is situated in the Financial Systems and Control Capability centre at Head Office, providing essential support to both the Maritime and Land Sectors with Finance Modernisation activities. The role reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager and is part of a recently established team that offers specialised assistance to enhance the financial operations of the Maritime and Land businesses.
You will have exposure to working with stakeholders across multiple lines of business and this role provides a great opportunity to make a real difference whilst developing your career within a global organisation.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 4th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Glasgow, or North West England. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £57,000 + depending on skills and experience
What You’ll Be Doing
• Operating Business Processes to create/manage data/activities in Business ERP’s where a Financial Control role is nominated
• Provision of support to internal & external customers in the application of the established policies, processes and procedures including support to External Audit
• Preparing, Reviewing & Approving information, ensuring the required quality, to support a variety of reviews (Transactional reviews, Summary Reviews, Issue Management, etc), presenting to a variety of stakeholders as required
• Support in improvement & transformation of Balance Sheet assurance activities
• Supporting the Balance Sheet assurance for Capital expenditure, and Stock processes applying challenge and judgement as required
• Preparing & presenting accurate reporting information for a variety of stakeholders, including regular provision of bespoke information in order to drive outcomes
• Provision of support to stand up Finance Taxonomy activity, including support to Global Process owners in process set up, review and improvement
Your Skills And Experiences
• Fully Qualified Accountant with a recognised Professional Qualification
• Good knowledge of end-to-end processes (particularly balance sheets, R2R & P2P) and how effective controls need to be applied to processes
• Understanding of governance and controls environment as operated, including key reference documents and accounting standards
• Knowledge of IFRS, accounting policies and how they apply to financial data and processes
Benefits
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Financial Control Team
The position is situated in the Financial Systems and Control Capability centre at Head Office, providing essential support to both the Maritime and Land Sectors with Finance Modernisation activities. The role reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager and is part of a recently established team that offers specialised assistance to enhance the financial operations of the Maritime and Land businesses.
You will have exposure to working with stakeholders across multiple lines of business and this role provides a great opportunity to make a real difference whilst developing your career within a global organisation.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 4th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Financial Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Penrith offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
