Project Accountant

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the Defence and Security sector is seeking a Project Accountant for a 12-month contract in Barrow. This role supports the submarines programme, requiring a finance professional with experience in defence or engineering. Hybrid working is available, and opportunities for contract extension exist.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, ideally within the defence or engineering industries.
• Part ACMA qualified, or holding equivalent qualifications such as CIMA or AAT.
• Availability to work on-site in Barrow three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial support to contract base, including invoicing customers and managing debts.
• Delivering cost and financial reports.
• Managing customer contracts across three main work streams.

Skills

Project accountant

Finance

Strong analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

AAT

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Project Accountant - Barrow in Furness - 12 month contract - £47.11 p/h UMB - Hyrid working available

Key skills required for this role

Project accountant, finance, AAT, CIMA, Accountant, accounts,

Important

Project Accountant

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Accountant to join their team on a contract basis in Barrow. This role involves supporting the submarines programme, offering a dynamic work environment in a critical industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing financial support to contract base, including invoicing customers and managing debts
• Answering customer cost queries and internal financial questions
• Supporting the contract team and collaborating with project management, engineering, and contracts teams
• Delivering cost and financial reports
• Using SAP and Microsoft Teams for financial tracking and communication
• Managing customer contracts across three main work streams

Job Requirements:

• Experience in finance, ideally within the defence or engineering industries
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Teams
• Part ACMA qualified, or holding equivalent qualifications such as CIMA or AAT
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Availability to work on-site in Barrow for three days a week, typically from Monday to Wednesday
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious Defence & Security firm
• Potential for contract extension or permanent employment
• Engagement in highly impactful and interesting projects
• Collaborative and skilled team environment

If you are a skilled finance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding contract role within the Defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Barrow.

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