Project Accountant SSNA

JR United Kingdom; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Barrow is seeking a Project Accountant to join its SSNA submarine programme. In this role, you'll work closely with finance and operational teams to ensure robust financial controls and accurate reporting. Ideal candidates will have AAT qualifications and relevant industry experience, with a focus on timely invoicing and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid working options available, requiring at least three days onsite.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified; part-qualified CIMA/ACCA preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in an industry-based finance role.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly invoicing and ensure cost recovery.
• Produce and present Contract Status Reporting (CSR) outputs.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

AAT qualified

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA

Tools

SAP ERP

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09.07.2025

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Job Description:

Project Accountant SSNA
£35.00 per hour PAYE
6 Months
37 per week
Hybrid Working
Barrow
Inside IR35
A new opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to support the SSNA submarine programme in Barrow. The successful candidate will sit within the project delivery team, working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and timely invoicing.
This is a task-focused role suited to a part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with a background in industry, ideally Defence or Engineering. There are no line management or strategic responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support monthly invoicing and ensure cost recovery through timely debt resolution
• Respond to customer cost queries in coordination with internal teams
• Produce and present Contract Status Reporting (CSR) outputs
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Support financial governance, including application of trading principles and internal controls
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to maintain contract integrity
• Promote a culture of safety, ethics, and diversity in line with company values
Required Experience:
• AAT qualified and part-qualified CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent)
• 2+ years' experience in an industry-based finance role
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• SAP ERP experience desirable (not essential)
• Experience working in multi-functional teams
• Previous work in Defence, Engineering, Industrial or Public Sector environments preferred
• Must be willing to attend site in Barrow a minimum of 3 days per week
Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.