Project Accountant SSNA

Morson Talent; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector seeks a Project Accountant for the SSNA submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and timely invoicing. Ideal candidates are part-qualified CIMA/ACCA accountants with industry experience, particularly in Defence or Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an industry-based finance role.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Experience in Defence, Engineering, or Public Sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly invoicing and ensure cost recovery.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders to maintain contract integrity.

Skills

Excel

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA

AAT qualified

Tools

SAP

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.