Project Accountant

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Project Accountant – Thales ISR UK

Location; Crawley based (minimum 3 days on site)

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th July 2026

Step into a role where growth, collaboration, and impact define your day.

Thales ISR UK is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support our expanding portfolio— offering real opportunity to shape delivery, performance, and financial integrity across high‑profile programmes.

You’ll work closely with a UK‑based team in Crawley, and our Business Line colleagues in France, partnering with Project Managers, Controllers, Commercial teams, Engineering, Production, and Finance leadership. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem‑solving, stakeholder engagement and driving projects toward their business goals.

• Project financial control — monitor spend, track delivery, and ensure accurate reporting.

• Budget ownership — understand, analyse, and communicate project budgets, variances, risks, and opportunities.

• Stakeholder partnership — support Project Managers with ETC/EAC, schedule impacts, and financial decision‑making.

• Risk & opportunity management — identify, quantify, and report risks and opportunities across the portfolio.

• ERP & reporting accuracy — ensure correct project setup, cost capture, cashflow forecasting, and monthly PMR preparation.

• Bid support — contribute to new bids with robust financial insight and adherence to Chorus processes.

• Continuous improvement — support tool development, mentor colleagues, and uphold Thales values and ethics.

• Extensive experience as a Project Accountant in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.

• Confidence to challenge, influence, and guide project teams.

• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and anticipate risks.

• Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and collaborative working across UK and French teams.

You’ll be part of a business delivering critical capability, with the chance to grow your expertise in a portfolio that’s expanding fast. Expect a supportive environment, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

Benefits:

• Performance-related bonus

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)

• 24 hours volunteering paid for

• Private healthcare

• Pension scheme

• Life cover

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

• Gym membership discounts

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.  This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.  In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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