Finance Assistant - Projects

SRT Marine Systems plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology company in Bristol seeks a Finance Assistant - Projects to support cost management in project delivery. The role involves monitoring budgets, maintaining financial records, and liaising with project teams. Ideal candidates have accounting experience and a keen eye for detail. This position offers a highly competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days

Development opportunities

Company “Get to know you” days

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction or manufacturing environment highly desirable.
• Experience with international projects is advantageous.
• Desire to build a solid, secure career.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor costs against budgets for Global System Projects.
• Maintain accounting ledgers for projects.
• Process project costs and purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive thinking

Accounting knowledge

Excel

Education

Professional qualification (QBE or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Assistant - Projects role at SRT Marine Systems plc.

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in international marine surveillance technology and systems, headquartered in the UK with a global customer base ranging from national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is dedicated to advancing maritime domain awareness technologies that enhance security, safety, and environmental protection.

As a Finance Assistant – Projects you will work within the project delivery function, liaising closely with UK & Global Project teams and the wider Finance team. You will support the Projects Finance Director in actively controlling cost and minimizing the cost of project delivery. The role is based in our Bristol office and offers some flexibility for hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Track, record and monitor costs versus budgets for our Global System Projects.
• Maintain accounting ledgers and postings for our projects.
• Liaise with in‑country project teams to process and approve project costs against agreed budgets, process purchase orders and ensure that financial paperwork and company processes are followed.
• Support and work with the Projects Finance Director to prepare project financial reports.
• Review invoices to ensure they meet approved limits and agreed contracts.
• Perform project finance administration.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a construction or manufacturing environment – highly desirable.
• Professional qualification such as QBE, or working toward one.
• Experience working on international projects is desirable but not essential.
• Uncompromising attention to detail with the ability to think proactively and progressively.
• Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and the ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues.
• Solid knowledge of accounting systems and Excel.
• Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Matched company pension contributions up to 5%.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with service.
• Development opportunities.
• Company “Get to know you” days.

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing