Finance Project Support Officer

SEA Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to protecting what matters. As a Finance Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting across various projects. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will manage project administration, oversee financial updates, and ensure compliance with revenue standards. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive rewards, and numerous benefits, including generous leave options and professional development opportunities. Be part of an innovative team making a real difference in safeguarding our environment and communities.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Up to 16 days of flexi leave

Half-day Fridays

Private medical insurance

Group Pension Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Development opportunities

Onsite bistro

Qualifications

• Experience in project control/accounting in a commercial environment.
• Interest in developing analytical skills using Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Project administration including order acceptance and project setup.
• Monthly financial oversight and updating project forecasts.
• Revenue posting and invoice approval based on IFRS.

Skills

Project control/accounting experience

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills (Excel, Power Query, Power BI)

Knowledge of revenue trading

Education

Part or fully qualified in Accountancy (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise. We protect what matters - our nations, waters, land, cities, people, environment, and the world.

Working within the project support team, you will collaborate with departments such as Project Management, Purchasing, and Commercial to ensure accurate financial reporting on contracted and internal projects, including actuals and forecasts.

The Finance Project Support Officer position is based at our Barnstaple, Bristol, or Beckington site, with flexible working arrangements.

The salary for this role is up to £40k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

1. Project administration: from order acceptance, set up the project in focal point with correct order, revenue, and invoice dates. For internal projects without financial info, such as Private Venture, set up accordingly.
2. Monthly financial oversight: update project forecasts, prepare reports, and update the business system with any changes.
3. Revenue posting and invoice approval: accurately post revenue, gather evidence based on IFRS categorization, and approve invoices by verifying POs and currency rates.

About our company

At SEA, we develop advanced solutions to make the world safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Our systems support naval ship and fleet protection, undersea surveillance, and are used worldwide to respond rapidly to threats and ensure system effectiveness and interoperability. We are expanding our presence in key overseas markets.

What we offer

We foster innovation, flexibility, and creative problem-solving. We offer competitive rewards, work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities. Our benefits include:

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell options
• Up to 16 days of flexi leave
• Half-day Fridays
• Paid leave for Reservists in the Armed Forces

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan (up to 7% employer contribution)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & social activities
• Employee discounts and travel savings
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance
• Publication and recruitment bonuses
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points
• Private lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple) and free beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries
• Free parking

The skills you need

• Experience in project control/accounting in a commercial, defence, or manufacturing environment. Knowledge of revenue trading is a plus.
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Interest in developing analytical skills (Excel, Power Query, Power BI, etc.)
• Part or fully qualified in Accountancy (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) is desirable.

Join us and be part of something smaller—about 500 people in the UK and Canada—doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to learn more, contact Kelly-Ann Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team at 03330 414300 or email [e-mail].