Project Accountant

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Employee assistance program

Group pension plan

Job summary

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd is seeking a Project Accountant to join their team in Bristol. In this role, you'll support portfolio teams in delivering financial performance, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results. You will engage with Project Managers, managing the financial aspects of various projects and ensuring compliance with financial standards.

The role offers hybrid working options, competitive salary up to £50,000, and an array of employee benefits including private medical health insurance and a group pension plan.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial performance and reporting.
• Ability to support Project Managers with financial data.
• Experience in financial audits and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in financial management of projects.
• Ensure project trading compliance with financial standards.
• Produce monthly financial data for projects.
• Analyze financial information to identify trends.
• Provide support for Statutory Financial Audits.

Skills

Financial management

Knowledge of IFRS15

Data analysis

Business partnering

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Project Accountant you will support our portfolio teams in delivering financial performance for SEA, working towards target measures, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results. This role can be based at any of our three sites, Bristol, Barnstaple or Beckington. It requires being onsite a minimum of 2 days a week, with travel to each site as required. The salary for this role is up to £50,000, depending on level of qualification and experience.

What you will be doing

• Supporting Project Managers in financial management of their projects


• Ensuring project trading is in line with financial standards (in particular IFRS15)


• Production of monthly financial data relating to projects


• Input to production of presentation material to support various Integrated Business Planning meetings


• Analysis of financial information to identify anomalies, trends and opportunities


• Business partnering Project Managers and Portfolio Leads


• Providing support to the Statutory Financial Audits


• Potential for line management responsibility

What we offer

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements


• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell


• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual


• Half day Fridays


• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program


• All Staff Bonus


• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution


• Cycle to work scheme


• Wellbeing Centre


• Sports & Social activities


• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings


• Life assurance policy


• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards


• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites


• Private seated lunch areas


• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages


• Onsite showers and toiletries provision


• Free onsite parking