Accountant – Financial Systems ERP Toolsets

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant – Financial Systems ERP Toolsets

Location: Warton, Hybrid – 3 days a week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £51,772+ (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will represent the Finance function across major change programmes, supporting the transition to modern ERP toolsets such as Infor CloudSuite. Working with multi‑functional teams, you will interpret financial and project data, support system changes, and ensure Finance processes remain controlled, accurate, and aligned to business needs. This role is highly data‑focused, supporting the evolution of financial systems and reporting capability.

Core duties:

• Represent the Finance Systems Capability Centre in cross‑functional reviews, escalating issues that may impact wider business processes
• Act as a key contact for the Finance Systems ERP Toolset team, providing specialist guidance on Finance matters including project accounting and customer invoicing
• Coordinate and embed system changes for Infor LN Supply Chain, ensuring processes remain controlled
• Support and embed master data changes, including data analytics enhancements across ERP and reporting toolsets
• Work with Air ERP, Finance Systems, and cross‑functional teams to resolve queries, support design, testing, implementation, and maintain accurate documentation

Essential Skills:

• Part‑qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAEW) or equivalent experience at part‑qualified level, with AAT considered; includes working knowledge of project accounting processes and how they link with Commercial and PM activities
• Experience working on finance or systems transformation programmes, including data management, and an understanding of the wider financial systems landscape and how different systems interact
• Detailed knowledge of ERP toolsets, with experience in one or more of the following: Infor LN, SAP and SAGE
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end business processes and how they support successful change programmes

Air Finance Systems ERP Toolset Team:

The team supports major digital change across the Air sector, modernising and simplifying Finance systems and supporting programmes such as Spartan. They work with cross‑functional partners to retire legacy tools, embed new platforms, and ensure Finance is fully represented throughout transformation. It’s a forward‑looking, impactful environment with varied, evolving work.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 11th May 2026

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.

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