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.

This role of Project Accountant is an integral part of the current Projects Finance Team, ensuring financial control is held within the programme areas and ensuring continued compliance with all relevant GDUK and corporate policies. The role encompasses total financial control of programs, selected departmental budgets and reconciliation work.

Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant for the avionics business line, providing financial support to the business unit, you will need to be a self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to work as part of a team.

Typical daily activities could include:

• Provide estimate at complete (EAC) data for projects, ensuring integrity of data and adherence to corporate policies, before presenting to the Programme Manager, Senior Project Accountant, Programme Director
• Financial analysis on existing projects including the generation of revised forecasts and monthly actuals variance analysis. Ensuring integrity of data and adherence to corporate policies.
• Bid and proposal activity including costing, pricing, evaluating and preparing presentations, advice and support to all levels of avionics business.

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To be successful in this role you will be or have:

• Considerable experience in an accounting role
• Part qualified Accountant with a relevant accounting body
• High level of Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Strong analytical capacity to identify trends and problems and make recommendations in response
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communication & present in a clear & concise manner
• Team player & collaborative spirit

In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you will receive a starting salary of £27,900 to £37,000 plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

This role is based in our Hastings offices with time working from home (ideally 3 days in office or more)

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 - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here

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. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

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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