At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting for exciting defence projects and support bid campaigns.
- Company: Leading defence and aerospace organisation based at Oxford Airport.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with potential for contract extension.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in the defence sector with a well-established company.
- Qualifications: Professional accountancy qualification or part qualification and strong financial knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 33.1 - 33.1 £ per hour.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join a leading defence and aerospace organisation based at Oxford Airport. The Project Accountant role offers a fantastic chance to work on high-profile defence projects whilst supporting financial reporting and bid campaigns. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite minimum, offering flexibility and modern working practices.
The Project Accountant will be responsible for:
- Providing financial reporting on defence projects and supporting bid campaigns
- Validating the financial integrity of offers in liaison with senior management
- Developing work breakdown structures and project plans for contract proposals
- Preparing operating plans and monitoring budget forecasts
- Ensuring accurate allocation of costs and timely hour bookings across programmes
- Preparing Group contract reviews and monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates
- Supporting month-end closing and financial reporting processes
- Maintaining defence-related financial data in SAP systems
- Providing ad hoc financial support and challenging delivery teams where necessary
Essential Requirements:
- Professional accountancy qualification or part qualification
- Experience within a financial controlling and/or project reporting department
- Strong knowledge of accountancy principles
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office and Excel
- Solid understanding of work package management and control
- Knowledge of risk management principles
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines
- Structured and methodical approach to planning and tracking
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP systems
- Project accounting experience
- Knowledge of Single Source Regulatory framework and Contract Regulations
- Familiarity with MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures
What The Company Offers:
- Competitive Pay: £33.10 per hour (PAYE) or £44.28 per hour (Umbrella)
- Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension
- Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)
- Flexibility: Hybrid working with 3 days onsite minimum
- Location: Oxford, with occasional UK and European travel
- Security Clearance: Opportunity to obtain MoD Security Clearance (DBS required, current SC preferred)
- Professional Environment: Working on significant defence projects within an established aerospace organisation
Key Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK (all applicants must demonstrate this)
- Eligible for MoD Security Clearance
- Full driving licence preferred (not essential)
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally within Europe
This Project Accountant role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within the defence sector whilst working with a well-established organisation. The hybrid working arrangement offers work-life balance, and the 12-month contract with potential extension provides stability. Candidates will gain valuable experience in financial controlling, project accounting, and MoD procedures.
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