Project Accountant

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

As a Project Accountant, you will be an integral part of the Projects Finance Team, ensuring financial control and compliance with GDUK and Corporate policies. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide and analyse Estimate at Complete (EAC) data for projects, ensuring data integrity and adherence to corporate policies
• Manage revenue recognition, trading of programmes, and financial analysis, including forecasts and variance analysis
• Support complex bid and proposal activities, including costing, pricing, and evaluating
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of corporate financial reporting, adhering to UK/US GAAP requirements
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and complete external statutory reporting requirements
• Communicate effectively at multiple levels, highlighting relevant risks and opportunities to management
• Support the Avionics Senior Project Accountant with monthly activities and team leadership

This role requires a self-starter with keen attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Click here for the full job description

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience using ERP financial systems
• Strong analytical capacity to identify trends and problems and make recommendations in response
• Able to lead & present in meetings
• Ability to negotiate with internal customers
• Team player & collaborative spirit
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred
• Demonstrate leadership & mentoring team members

Education & Experience 

• Considerable years of related experience in an accounting role
• Qualified Accountant with a relevant Accounting Body

This role has a salary of between £41,600 and £55,000 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 
• A relocation support scheme for any colleagues looking to relocate closer to our Hastings site

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 protected] 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