Defence Project Accountant - SAP & Compliance

Carbon 60; Wytham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK, based at Oxford Airport, is seeking a finance professional to lead financial control for defence-related programmes. You will validate offers, develop project plans and forecasts, and ensure correct cost allocation across programmes.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, MoD procedures awareness and experience with SAP. Travel within UK and Europe is possible; flexible location is offered.

Qualifications

• Essential finance knowledge and ability to validate financial data.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
• Experience with work packages and tracking against budgets.
• Awareness of MoD/regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Validate financial integrity of offers and customer communications.
• Develop project plans, work packages and schedules for proposals.
• Assist with budget planning and forecast updates.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and hours bookings across programmes.
• Support month-end close and SSRO audits from a finance perspective.
• Prepare annual SSRO supplier report submissions.
• Handle statutory audits and other programme-related financial queries.
• Act as focal point for programme financial queries and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Accountancy principles

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Office/Excel

multitasking/prioritisation

Work package management

Risk management

Planning/tracking

Education

CIMA qualification

Financial controlling/project reporting experience

MoD procedures knowledge

Tools

SAP

Project accounting

Job description

Airbus Helicopters UK, based at Oxford Airport, is seeking a finance professional to lead financial control for defence-related programmes. You will validate offers, develop project plans and forecasts, and ensure correct cost allocation across programmes.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, MoD procedures awareness and experience with SAP. Travel within UK and Europe is possible; flexible location is offered.