About the role:

Join Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems, a key player in national security. As a Junior Project Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in financial administration and cost analysis for compelling defence programs.

Key Information:

- Helensburgh, Scotland (some travel to various UK locations)

- Hybrid

- 9 day fortnight!

- 37.5 hrs a week

- Permanent

Responsibilities:

You will gain experience and take responsibility for a number of areas including:

- Compilation and review of budgets using real-time data.

- Coordinating financial cost analyses, including cost allocation and control systems.

- Formal reporting for both long and short-term financial planning.

- Support for project completion, financial chart preparation, and labour analysis.

Budget Management:

- Compile and review budgets, ensuring adherence to financial administration standards.

- Coordinate financial cost analyses, setting up cost control systems, and preparing reports.

Financial Reporting:

- Prepare monthly/quarterly financial charts.

- Perform key month-end reporting tasks such as cost transfers, accruals, and revenue recognition.

Program Support:

- Assist in monitoring and tracking program expenditures and Earned Value Management.

- Interact with program and financial management personnel, advising on conformance with company processes.

Data Analysis:

- Conduct labor analysis, demand analysis, and spend profiles.

- Perform risk and opportunity analysis against output.

Invoicing and Certification:

- Support invoicing and monthly cost certificates for billing to the customer base.

- Perform month-end reporting tasks such as cash reconciliation and revenue recognition.

Skills:

- Knowledge of Enterprise Application Software - SAP preferred.

- Previous experience in a Project Accounting role.

- Financial and/or business management experience, preferably in MOD programs.

- Ability to think critically and apply cost analysis and management principles.

- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to handle multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously.

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 9 day fortnight depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical InsuranceCompetitive PensionDentalCritical IllnessLife AssuranceTravel InsuranceEmployee discounts for top high street shopsEmployee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etcInternal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmesReimbursement for a professional membershipCompetitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin UK - Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Disclaimer:

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