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Project Accountant
Project Accountant – Thales ISR UK
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom (minimum 3 days on site) Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 17th July 2026
About the Role
Thales is a global technology leader with over 83,000 employees across five continents. With 7,500 employees in the UK, we operate in defence, space, aerospace, and digital security—supporting Britain’s security and stability.
Thales ISR UK seeks an experienced Project Accountant to bolster our expanding programme portfolio. This role will allow you to shape project delivery, ensure financial integrity, and support high-profile programmes. You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary UK-based team in Crawley and our Business Line colleagues in France, working closely with Project Managers, Controllers, Commercial teams, Engineering, Production, and Finance Leadership.
The ideal candidate thrives in problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and driving projects toward business goals.
Your Responsibilities
- Project financial control – Monitor spend, track delivery, and ensure accurate reporting.
- Budget ownership – Analyse and communicate project budgets, variances, risks, and opportunities.
- Stakeholder partnership – Support Project Managers with ETC/EAC, schedule impacts, and financial decision-making.
- Risk & opportunity management – Identify, quantify, and report risks and opportunities across the portfolio.
- ERP & reporting accuracy – Ensure correct project set-ups, cost capture, cash-flow forecasting, and monthly PMR preparation.
- Bid support – Contribute to new bids with financial insight and adherence to the Chorus process.
- Continuous improvement – Support tool development, mentor colleagues, and uphold Thales values and ethics.
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What You Bring
- Extensive experience as a Project Accountant in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Confidence to challenge, influence, and guide project teams.
- A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and risk-anticipation skills.
- Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and collaborative working across UK and French teams.
Why Join Thales ISR UK?
You’ll be part of a critical capability-delivering business, with real growth opportunities in a fast-expanding portfolio. Enjoy: ✔ Supportsive work environment ✔ Meaningful responsibility ✔ Visible impact across projects
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Half-day Fridays (usual finish at 13:00)
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with optional purchase of up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
- 24-hour paid volunteering day
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) + mental wellbeing support
- Employee discount schemes for major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
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Note: Security Clearance required for this role.
Security Clearance Requirement
Thales operates under strict security requirements. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). While currently held is advantageous, Thales will sponsor successful applicants to obtain clearance if not already held.
UK Residency Eligibility
- Typically, 5 years’ UK residence in the past 5 years.
- Some exceptions allow 3+ years with additional checks—visit UK Security Vetting for further guidance.
Thales is an equal-opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are core to our success.
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- Learn about our Diversity, Wellbeing and Inclusion programmes.
- Join our "Talent Community" for future opportunities.
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