Job Description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World\'s Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our \'five-eyes\' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The principal function is to provide financial accounting support for Ultra Maritime UK.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.



Manage the monthly financial accounting process according to the Maritime timetable in line with the Company\xe2\x80\x99s accounting policies and consistent with Ultra Group policy

Continuously improve the company\xe2\x80\x99s financial controls and processes

Review the month end overheads, posting accruals and prepayment as required to reflect the actual cost in the period

Prepayments \xe2\x80\x93 maintaining the prepayment schedule and posting the monthly journal.

Accruals \xe2\x80\x93 preparing the monthly journal and processing any ad-hoc journals required for month end.

Fixed Assets \xe2\x80\x93 maintaining the Fixed Asset Ledger to the Balance sheet and capital expenditure request forms

Provide oversight to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Monitor employee timesheets completion on a weekly basis, publishing a report of outstanding timesheet and non-productive hours booked by employee/cost centre

Ensure appropriate financial control is maintained across the business, including detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts

Support all financial accounting activities, including the review and analysis of monthly results and disclosures

Oversee overhead budgets ensuring cooperation with department heads to monitor progress and variances.

Support all external and internal audit and control activities.

Ensure that the Site adheres to the Group Operating Manual and other Group processes and guidelines.

Maintain a balance sheet that is prudent with respect to profit accrual, depreciation and provisioning

Maintain financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and tax requirements.

Any other duties as and when required.

A sound understanding of the basic accounting processes is essential with some experience of financial accounting related matters.

The ability and desire to interpret financial information will be beneficial to the successful candidate as we are looking to develop the role further in the future.

Ability to obtain a government security clearance in country of residence

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email

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