Lead Project Accountant

KBR, Inc; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence Nuclear Technology sector is seeking a Lead Project Accountant. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise and leadership experience, overseeing a team and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Join a culture that values people and fosters growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in UK required for security clearance.
• Deep technical accounting expertise and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of accurate financial records and general ledger.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Lead a team of accounting professionals in Chennai.

Skills

Excel

US GAAP

Technical accounting mastery

SOX compliance

Audit liaison skills

Microsoft Dynamics

Global collaboration

Leadership experience

Process improvement mindset

Job description

Title:

Lead Project Accountant

Join Our Team as a Lead Project Accountant at Defence Nuclear Technology Solutions (DNTS)!

Location

Leatherhead/Hybrid

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance for this role, which requires UK Nationality and 5-year footprint living and working in the UK.

The Role

This role will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing internal management financial reports. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of the government contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate financial records and general ledger activity in compliance with regulatory standards of US & UK

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Lead, team of accounting professionals and manage oversight of team in Chennai; delegate tasks, provide guidance

• Analyse and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Ensure internal financial reporting meets the needs of both business operations and corporate leadership

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors during annual audits, and other compliance engagements

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives to enhance accounting operations and financial transparency

What We Need

• Excel – Strong proficiency in financial data analysis and reporting

• US GAAP expertise

• Technical accounting mastery – Deep knowledge of accounting principles and standards

• SOX compliance experience – Understanding of US audit requirements

• Audit liaison skills – Familiarity with both internal and external audit processes

• Microsoft Dynamics proficiency – Hands-on experience with financial systems

• Global collaboration – Ability to oversee and provide guidance to the Chennai team remotely

• Leadership experience – Prior supervisory roles or experience leading teams

• Process improvement mindset – Passion for optimizing and refining accounting workflows

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