Assistant Accountant (Rates)

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BAE Systems, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire

Posted 6 days ago, 5 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Supporting the timely and accurate submission of statutory supplier reports and rates claims to CAAS
Regular liaison with partners in FP&A and Finance Business Partner to collect high quality audit query responses
Supporting managers in their engagements with the customer Audit team, representing the company professionally and with integrity
Updating of models to calculate robust and timely Actual, Forecast and Estimate Business Rates
Helping with the development of presentation materials for the engagement of internal and external stakeholders (briefings, awareness training, etc)
Support to the rates capability centre on its transformation journey, through sharing of learning, ongoing collaboration, delivery of change work packages and active engagement with other team members, As the Assistant Accountant (Rates) you will support all costing & pricing rates processes, including the submission of statutory reports and audit of rates claims. You will report into the senior Rates analyst and work closely with FP&A analysts and other stakeholders in the business. You will also collaborate with rates teams across the UK as part of the rates capability Centre. You will have regular contact with the MoD cost assurance & analysis service (CAAS) team.

Basic understanding of the role of rates in business planning processes, bid work, and cost recovery
Experience using ERP systems/financial reporting toolsets
Proficient in using Microsoft products including excel, word and PowerPoint
Part qualified or qualified by experience
Financial modelling

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.

Salary: £42,000+ depending on skills and experience, 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.