Project Accountant - EVM & Cost Control (Hybrid, 4xFlex)

Lockheed Martin; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4xFlex working pattern

Hybrid working

Job summary

Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems is seeking a Project Accountant to join our defence programmes. The role involves budgeting, cost analyses, and reporting to support national security projects.

You will work in a hybrid pattern (4xFlex) with about two days per week onsite, contributing to earned value management, month-end tasks, and close collaboration with programme and financial teams.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified or pursuing a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience as Project Accountant, Management Accountant or similar project-based role.
• Able to apply cost analysis and cost management principles.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with senior programme personnel.

Responsibilities

• Compile and review budgets using actual performance, previous figures and expense data to control funds.
• Coordinate cost analyses, allocate costs and prepare reports for the cost accounting system.
• Ensure costs are allocated according to established procedures.
• Support formal reporting to Line of Business for long- and short-term planning.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Project accounting experience

Cost analysis

Interpersonal communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems is seeking a Project Accountant to join our defence programmes. The role involves budgeting, cost analyses, and reporting to support national security projects.

You will work in a hybrid pattern (4xFlex) with about two days per week onsite, contributing to earned value management, month-end tasks, and close collaboration with programme and financial teams.