Reporting Accountant

Job Title: Reporting Accountant Location: Glascoed. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £38,000 plus, depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Month-end and consolidation reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing financial data Maintaining key reporting schedules and ensure compliance with internal control frameworks Assisting in the preparation of annual statutory accounts under IFRS, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and group processes Supporting the external audit process, preparing audit packs and responding to auditor queries Collaborating with other trams such as Group Tax and Treasury on entity-level reporting requirements Completion of other reporting requirements such as Office for National Statistics forms Supporting ongoing optimisation of reporting processes within the FSSC, identifying automation and standardisation opportunities Your skills and experiences: Essential: Part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent) Solid understanding of core accounting principles and reporting cycles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis Desirable: Exposure to statutory reporting and audit preparation Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or InforLN Prior experience in a multinational or complex group structure Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Financial Reporting team: Our dynamic Financial Reporting team offers a collaborative and supportive environment. We offer hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to pursue professional qualifications with study support. In this role, you will support the Group Finance team in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across multiple entities. Operating within a corporate Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC), the role focuses on month-end reporting via Hyperion Financial Management (HFM). Your attention to detail, clear communication, and proactive approach will help the team achieve its objectives. You will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial controls, contributing to the ongoing success of the business. This position is ideal for a part-qualified accountant seeking to build technical reporting expertise within a fast-paced, global environment. 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd December 2025 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. #LI-JS1 #LI-Hybrid