Senior Project Accountant

KBS Maritime Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to oversee financial transactions for projects at HM Naval Base. Ideal candidates should have strong project accounting skills, experience with IFRS 15, and qualifications as an accountant. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including enhanced pension scheme and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Internal benefits and discounts programme

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Continued professional career development

Kudos reward opportunities

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• Prior experience in project accounting is essential.
• Experience in the defence sector or construction services is desirable.
• BPSS or SC security clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project financial transactions, including cost allocations and revenue recognition.
• Prepare forecasts and project estimates.
• Deputise for the Financial Controller as required.

Skills

Project accounting

Understanding of IFRS 15

Team management

ERP systems proficiency (SAP B1)

Advanced IT skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP B1

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Finance

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Accountant at KBS Maritime, you will play a key role in providing end-to-end accounting support for facilities management and construction projects at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Leading a small team, you will oversee all project financial transactions, including cost allocations, timesheet recording, and revenue recognition under IFRS 15. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will partner closely with project and commercial teams to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful project reporting, support monthly forecasting, and ensure robust financial governance. Your responsibilities will include managing the revenue cycle from recognition through to customer billing and collection, preparing forecasts and project estimates, and maintaining effective reporting structures. You will also deputise for the Financial Controller as required, collaborate across functions to drive process improvements, and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making and enhance project performance.

You’ll Have

To excel in this position, you should ideally have prior experience in project accounting, with a strong understanding of the practical application of IFRS 15. Experience managing or developing a small team is desirable, as is a background in the defence sector or construction services. Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP B1, and advanced IT skills in the Microsoft Office suite, are highly valued. Qualified accountant status (such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is preferred, and holding BPSS or SC security clearance would be advantageous.

About you

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and accessible way for both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Your excellent communication skills enable you to influence decisions and build trust across teams. You are proactive, results-driven, and dedicated to continuous improvement, showing initiative and professionalism in all you do. Above all, you embody the values of KBS Maritime, making a positive contribution to the team and helping to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.

You'll get

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 26th September 2025, with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 29th September 2025. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us

At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company - we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work - at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.