Strategic Project Accountant - Defence Programs

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Thrupp; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave increases with service

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension (up to 8%)

Annual discretionary bonus

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car purchase scheme

Technology purchase scheme

Employee discount platform

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Project Accountant to support defence programmes from our Oxford area office. The role covers financial planning, forecasting, reporting, contract management and risk oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Programme Managers and the Senior Management Team to ensure financial integrity, accurate cost capture and timely month-end close. A strong background in accounting and UK defence sector know-how is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial controlling or project reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience producing financial reports and procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot, modeling).
• Knowledge of SAP and MoD procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of customer offers before submission.
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), project plans, work packages and schedules to support future contract proposals.
• Assist with the preparation of annual operating plans, forecasts and budget updates.
• Monitor programme performance against budget, reporting variances and supporting corrective actions.
• Ensure programme costs, labour bookings and financial data are accurately recorded and allocated.
• Prepare monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reports and Group contract reviews.
• Ensure labour and subcontractor costs are correctly accounted for within programme financials.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure appropriate accounting treatment across programmes.
• Lead the finance element of SSRO audits and complete annual SSRO supplier reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial controlling

Project reporting

Budget forecasting

Communication

Work package management

Risk management

MoD procedures knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Red Sky Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Project Accountant to support defence programmes from our Oxford area office. The role covers financial planning, forecasting, reporting, contract management and risk oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Programme Managers and the Senior Management Team to ensure financial integrity, accurate cost capture and timely month-end close. A strong background in accounting and UK defence sector know-how is preferred.