Project Accountant

About This Opportunity

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 Role

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

About The Project Accountant You Are

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

Why Apply For This Project Accountant Position?

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.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed