Location : Whiteley, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission.

Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Air Traffic Management, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer.

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Whiteley

Aquila Air Traffic Management Services (ATMS) was formed in 2014 as a joint venture between National Air Traffic Services (NATS) , air navigation services specialist and Thales , the primary supplier of equipment and services for UK Air Traffic Management (ATM).

Aquila was awarded the £1.5 billion Project Marshall contract by the MOD in 2014. The programme will provide military terminal Air Traffic Management (ATM) capability which ensures that all flights are safely and efficiently managed and sequenced for take-off and landing.

Due to the growth of the team we now require a Project Accountant to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Operational Finance, the Project Accountant has the following main roles :

Responsibilities

Project Marshall Finance :

Bid Data :

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for an individual, who has experience of long-term contract accounting, this is vital to the role. You will have a good working knowledge and recent experience of costing projects from the bottom-up, applying pre-set rates and third-party quotations to defined costing templates.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator / Influencer who is able to converse with Senior Stakeholders and be able to challenge the business where needed.

We are looking for you to work collaboratively with the Head of Operational Finance as their second in command. It goes without saying that we are looking for an individual with a Can do attitude who has the ability to work under pressure.

Communication is key for this role and we are looking for strong oral and written communication skills.

If you are up for the challenge please send us your CV today

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