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Job Title: Project Accountant Location: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £49,400+ (DOE) What you’ll be doing: Maintain compliance with project finance processes and control activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and support operational efficiencyDeliver high-quality financial trading and reporting outputs, focusing on accuracy and a “right first time” approach.Contribute to continuous improvement strategies that enhance team capability, efficiency, and business performanceProvide support to key stakeholders and work collaboratively across functions to meet shared goalsHelp the team achieve internal and external financial and performance targets to drive business successSupport team development by coaching junior colleagues and deputising for the team lead when required Your skills and experiences: Essential: CIMA, ACA, ICAEW or ACCA – Part or Fully Qualified (AAT not accepted)Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence effectivelyHighly organised with the ability to prioritise and adapt to meet key deadlinesSelf-motivated, and influential and the ability to investigate when appropriate to ensure accuracy and accountabilityExcel and MS Office skills Desirable: Experience in Project Accounting, Management Accounting, or FP&A 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 a