Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Accountant

Job Location: Edinburgh Parks, South Australia or Richmond, Victoria– We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid, flexibility and 9-day fortnight.

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.

Role Description:

Working with our Accounting Manager supporting our Integrated Defence and Autonomous Systems (IDAS) team, this role will be responsible for supporting the Project and Accounting Manager in maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision making for the project.

Core Duties:

• Be a Key Business Partner to internal stakeholders including working closely with Project Managers, Commercial, Cost Schedule Analysts, Engineering, and the wider Finance Function.
• Preparation of financial inputs and commentary into the monthly Contract Status Reports (CSR), Investment Status Reports (ISR) and UK Reporting.
• Work with the business to prepare the projects Integrated Business Plan (IBP), annual budgets, quarterly re-forecast and monthly rolling forecast.
• Carefully monitor Research and Development (R&D) spend, ensuring correct cost categorisation and financial integrity of data.
• Support bidding activities by reviewing key financial inputs, and preparation of Customer Reporting.
• Ongoing billing processes, maintenance and monitoring, including incorporating changes resulting from Contract Change Proposal’s (CCP’s).
• Maintain strong project governance and ensure strong controls are in place.
• Manage and prepare the project cash flow submissions.

About You:

• Degree qualification, and completed CA or CPA qualification
• A curious mind and the ability to think critically and challenge and influence stakeholders
• Experience working within a project team will be seen as favourable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of adapting these styles to audiences at varying organisational levels.
• Ability to understand, analyse and communicate financial results and financial consequences of specific initiatives/plans.
• Collaborative approach to work in a team environment within finance and across functions, and adapt style to account for individual differences and motivators.
• As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances

The IDAS Team

We deliver specialised sustainment services and products that optimise performance, extend asset longevity, and ensure the operational readiness of the Australian Defence Force, National Security, and their coalition partners.

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.

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

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of 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, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.