Finance Assistant - Projects

SRT Marine Systems Plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology firm in Bristol is seeking a Finance Assistant - Projects to support financial management in project delivery. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance and experience in construction or manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Matched company pension contributions up to 5%

25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service

Development opportunities

Company 'Get to know you' days

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Experience working on international projects is desirable but not essential.
• Solid knowledge of accounting systems and Excel is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and monitoring costs versus budgets for Global System Projects.
• Maintaining accounting ledgers for projects.
• Processing and approving project costs with project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive thinking

Communication skills

Knowledge of accounting systems

Experience in construction or manufacturing

Education

Qualifications by experience (QBE) or working towards a professional qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.

The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard‑working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.

As our Finance Assistant - Projects you will be working within the project delivery function at SRT but liaising closely with a number of departments including the UK & Global Project teams and the wider Finance team.

This is an exciting and varied role for a dynamic financial individual seeking to progress their career. You will have experience of controlling budgets and expenses in a project environment such as construction or manufacturing. You must be diligent and precise and take pride in your work as accuracy and consistency are essential for this role.

In this position you will work closely with the Projects Finance Director and our multiple project teams both in the UK and abroad to actively control cost and have a meaningful effect on minimising the cost of project delivery.

The role of Finance Assistant - Projects is based in our Bristol, UK, office with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable by car, train or bus.

Responsibilities - Finance Assistant - Projects

Reporting to the Projects Finance Director and working within the Systems Delivery function, you as the Finance Assistant - Projects will be responsible for engaging with financial matters in the SRT Systems Delivery business, specifically (not exhaustive):

• Track, record and monitor costs versus budgets for our Global System Projects
• Maintain accounting ledgers and postings for our projects
• Liaise with in-country project teams to process and approve project costs against agreed budgets Process purchase orders and ensure that financial paperwork and company processes are followed
• Support and work with the Projects Finance Director to prepare project financial reports
• Review invoices to ensure they meet approved limits/agreed contracts
• Project finance administration

Requirements - Finance Assistant - Projects

• Previous experience working in a construction or manufacturing environment - highly desirable
• QBE, or hold a professional qualification; or working towards
• Experience working on international projects is desirable but not essential
• Uncompromising attention to detail with the ability to think proactively and progressively
• Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues
• Solid knowledge of accounting systems and excel
• Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Matched company pension contributions up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service
• Development opportunities
• Company "Get to know you" days

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.