Job Title: Overhead Accountant
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £36,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. Join us as an Overhead Accountant at our Plymouth site and play your part in this mission.
The Role
As an Overhead Accountant, you will provide accurate and timely financial information and advice related to your areas of responsibility. Your insights will enable Business Unit and Project Managers to exercise effective financial control, maximizing value for money, cash flow, and profitability.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Producing and analyzing accounts according to the monthly timetable, maintaining data integrity and audit trails.
2. Preparing management review packs in collaboration with relevant teams.
3. Conducting regular reviews with cost centre managers, offering financial advice and challenge.
4. Raising customer invoices accurately and promptly, in line with contract terms.
5. Monitoring KPIs to ensure financial targets are met.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Agile working options may be available, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing—please discuss these at interview.
Essential Experience
* Experience working with non-finance managers and analyzing complex financial data.
* Exceptional Excel skills.
* Overhead or management accounting experience is desirable but not essential.
* Knowledge of IFS and Business Analytics is a plus but not required.
Qualifications
* AAT qualification, or partial/full CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, ICAS, or equivalent.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Many roles require security clearance, which may be influenced by nationality, citizenship, and residency status. Further details are available at our website.
What We Offer
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Employee share scheme
* Shopping savings portal
* Payment of professional fees
* Special paid leave for Reservists
* Holiday Trading scheme
* ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
* Flexible working options
* Autonomy in your role
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Additional Notes
If you are not a UK passport holder, a work permit may be required. Please refer to our blog for more information. Do not include bank or payment details in your application. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.
Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom.
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