SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.
The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.
SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.
As our Finance Assistant - Projects you will be working within the project delivery function at SRT but liaising closely with a number of departments including the UK & Global Project teams and the wider Finance team.
This is an exciting and varied role for a dynamic financial individual seeking to progress their career. You will have experience of controlling budgets and expenses in a project environment such as construction or manufacturing. You must be diligent and precise and take pride in your work as accuracy and consistency are essential for this role.
In this position you will work closely with the Projects Finance Director and our multiple project teams both in the UK and abroad to actively control cost and have a meaningful effect on minimising the cost of project delivery.
The role of Finance Assistant - Projects is based in our Bristol, UK, office with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable by car, train or bus.
Responsibilities - Finance Assistant - Projects
Reporting to the Projects Finance Director and working within the Systems Delivery function, you as the Finance Assistant - Projects will be responsible for engaging with financial matters in the SRT Systems Delivery business, specifically (not exhaustive):
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/agreed contracts
Project finance administration
Requirements - Finance Assistant - Projects
Previous experience working in a construction or manufacturing environment - highly desirable
QBE, or hold a professional qualification; or working towards
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 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