Project Accountant

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Produce consolidated project reports, cost analysis, SSRO reporting, contract estimates, and dashboards. Partner with project and manufacturing stakeholders to support decision-making, maintain UK GAAP and Chorus 2.0 compliance, and support audit summary above was generated by AILocation: Belfast, United Kingdom

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

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Our purpose is to protect and defend creating integrated solutions that bring together insight, coordination and decisive action. We respond rapidly with systems that support detection, fire control, engagement and mission sustainment. Our expertise spans Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International), Air Operations & Services, and Space.

Were looking for a Project Accountant to join our Belfast-based finance team. Youll manage your own portfolio of key projects, supporting financial performance across the IAS UK footprint. This is a broad, rewarding role where your insight will directly influence programme success and strengthen financial integrity across the business.

What youll be doing

• Lead financial reporting


• Prepare consolidated project reports


• Partner with project stakeholders


• Collaborate with manufacturing teams


• Fulfil SSRO reporting requirements


• Prepare contract estimates


• Enhance financial systems


• Maintain financial integrity


• Support audit readiness

What youll bring

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with diverse teams and working in a fast-moving technical environment, wed love to hear from you.

• Confident communication skills, able to explain complex issues clearly to a wide range of stakeholders


• Solid understanding of ERP systems (ideally Oracle), TM1 and Power BI


• Ability to quickly interpret and analyse technical and financial data


• Proven experience delivering financial analysis, decision support and risk assessment in dynamic environments


• Professional qualification (ICAI, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)


• Manufacturing sector experience is highly beneficial


• Experience with SSRO reporting and defence-sector commercial sensitivities is advantageous

Why this role matters

Youll join a supportive, purpose-driven team where your insight shapes programmes that protect people and enable critical missions. We value diverse perspectives, flexible thinking and people who enjoy working on meaningful challenges.

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.

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