Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant BAE Systems Adelaide SA Full-time, Hybrid

Join BAE Systems and become part of a global network dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters. You will be instrumental in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, contributing to a safer future.

Role Description This role offers a significant opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include ensuring the precise accounting and reporting of financial transactions. You will also support the implementation of Central Finance functional strategies, embed financial controls and processes to meet governance requirements, and contribute to process and system improvements.

Core Duties

• Manage the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely completion and adherence to policy.
• Maintain and control the general ledger, including the chart of accounts, company structure, and reporting.
• Oversee all labour accounting processes, including labour distribution, central labour journals, and month-end tasks.
• Prepare and manage payroll and labour costing reconciliations, ensuring accurate labour costing reporting across the business.
• Manage the forecasting and budgeting for Leave True-up.
• Oversee month-end processes for the General Ledger, ensuring all journals are processed, modules are balanced and closed according to the month-end timetable, and compliance/governance aligns with Company Policies and Procedures. Assist in managing the internal audit (FCFA) for the General Ledger.
• Liaise with various functions and business units regarding General Ledger and Labour Accounting activities.
• Support the Senior Financial Accountant with internal and external auditors, addressing queries at mid-year and year-end.
• Oversee the preparation of ABS surveys and ensure timely submission.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all stakeholders in a professional and prompt manner.
• Undertake any additional ad-hoc tasks as directed.

About You

• Possess a degree qualification in a relevant field.
• Hold a CA or CPA qualification.
• Have previous experience in financial accounting and business partnering within medium to large corporate environments.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work efficiently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrate experience in partnering with financial and non-financial staff to achieve business outcomes.
• Possess up-to-date and expert knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Have advanced skills in Excel, intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to use integrated financial/ERP systems effectively.
• Hold a defence security clearance or be eligible to obtain one.

Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems offers a career with purpose and limitless possibilities, fostering lifelong learning and meaningful work. You will be empowered to grow your career with confidence and be recognised for your contributions. Enjoy rewards tailored to your priorities, including support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We embrace sustainable ways of working and foster a strong sense of shared purpose within a supportive culture where you can belong and be proud of the difference you make.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to our work.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

Applications are welcomed from all candidates, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

BAE Systems is recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and received the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security Statement Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role.