Project Accountant SSNA

Morson Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Accountant to support the SSNA submarine programme in Barrow, England. This role involves ensuring strong financial controls, timely invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications such as CIMA/ACCA and a background in finance within Defence or Engineering sectors, contributing to a culture of safety and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for well-being

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support monthly invoicing and ensure cost recovery.
• Produce and present Contract Status Reporting.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for contract integrity.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

AAT qualified and part-qualified CIMA/ACCA

Tools

SAP ERP

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.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.