Management Accountant

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

As the Management Accountant you will report to the Financial Controller. Primary duties will include, but will not be restricted to, the following:

• Responsibility for the production of monthly financial information to include profit and loss, balance sheet, project reporting and key performance indicators information in line with Group reporting requirements and deadlines. 
• Responsible for provision of accurate and timely management information to the Financial Controller and Senior Management Team to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure the profit and loss and balance sheet of the company is robust with all key balance sheet line items reconciled on a routine basis.
• Assist the Financial Controller in the maintenance and application of appropriate disciplines, formal procedures, and financial controls to all aspects of business activity. Assist with the maintenance of an effective financial control environment in line with group requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic financial budgets and forecasts, ad hoc reports, and analysis of business activity.
• Meet with the budget holders and conduct monthly reviews of their budgets.
• Support the Financial Controller in the provision of highly professional and commercially effective financial management and direction to the organisation.
• Provide support to the Financial Controller in the formulation and achievement of the streamlining of the finance processes of the department.
• Support the Financial Controller with the external audit.
• Provide assistance to the Financial Controller and Senior Management in the appraisal of commercial projects and business opportunities.
• Assist the Financial Controller in the continuous review of the system of internal controls within the finance department and contribute to the identification of opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency across the finance team.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Essential

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or a similar qualification or Part-qualified.
• Excellent understanding of accounting processes and the need for appropriate controls in place.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of accounting software or similar ERP software across sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger.
• Proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of working with SAP.
• Experience within shipbuilding or similar environment.

Our Values

• Service -Work as one to support our customers and communities
• Trust -Be reliable, upright, honest, accountable and transparent
• Excellence -Pursue excellence through continuous improvement, innovation and high standards in a safe manner
• Agility -Adapt quickly and efficiently to change
• Dedication -Stay committed to our ethical standards and goals
• You -Value and empower one another as the foundation of our success

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.