Assistant Financial Accountant – Accruals & Close (Hybrid)

BAE Systems; Glascoed; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Glascoed is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to manage accruals and prepayments, support month-end and year-end closes, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. Candidates should have proven experience in general ledger accounting, good understanding of internal controls, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in general ledger accounting, financial accounting, or journal processing.
• Good understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and journal management tools.

Responsibilities

• Accruals and Prepayments management.
• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Investigate discrepancies in balance sheets.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial accounting

Journal processing

Internal controls

Accounting principles

Audit requirements

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Journal management tools

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Glascoed is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to manage accruals and prepayments, support month-end and year-end closes, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. Candidates should have proven experience in general ledger accounting, good understanding of internal controls, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements are offered.