Assistant Project Accountant - Avionics

The role will report directly to the Avionics Senior Project Accountant providing financial support to the business unit. The role is an integral part of the Project Finance Team, ensuring financial control is held within the programme and complying with all relevant GDUK and Corporate policies.

The individual will need to be a self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to work as part of a team. The role encompasses financial/cost control, quarterly forecasting, variance analysis.

Responsibilities include

• Financial Analysis and cost control for Air & Naval Projects, including the generation of forecasts, monthly actuals & variance analysis. Ensure integrity of data and adherence to corporate policies.
• Bid activity including Costing, Pricing, Evaluating and preparing presentations.
• Completion of Avionics Programme tasks on a weekly/monthly basis and responding with queries as required.
• Developing a close working relationship with key programme leads.
• Project Finance Team Support
• Finance background
• Strong eye for detail
• Ability to negotiate with internal customers
• Good Microsoft Excel Skills
• Team player & collaborative spirit
• Knowledge of Oracle systems
• Willing to start Accountant qualification (AAT/ACMA/ACA/ACCA)
• Familiarity with applying AI techniques to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation

• This role has a salary of between £29,700 and £33,000 plus our flexible benefits package.
• We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.
• We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Please email [email hidden] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

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