Commercial Accountant

Location: Burntisland

The Company

Since the 1970s, the Briggs Group has grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff who are looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression, and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision-making and provide a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Company’s fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process, shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

The Commercial Accountant is responsible for providing full financial and commercial support to a key contract. The role ensures accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and clear insight to both internal stakeholders and the customer. This position works closely with operational teams to make sure financial information reflects contract activity and supports effective decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the contract, including SSRO regulations and reporting requirements.

• Provide financial guidance to senior operational staff, helping them understand performance and risks.

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for the contract, ensuring they reflect operational activity.

• Liaise with MoD staff regarding audits, data requests, and clarification of contract requirements.

• Work with operational staff to ensure that management accounts accurately reflect contract activities.

• Collaborate with the Divisional Director and General Manager to improve processes and achieve best practice.

• Ensure that contract sales invoices are submitted accurately.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.

• Support external audit processes, ensuring responses and evidence are provided promptly.

• Maintain strong financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency.

The Candidate

• Strong background in management accounting, ideally with experience gained in practice within a contract-driven environment.

• Experience working with senior leaders and influencing decision-making.

• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.

• Understanding of Ministry of Defence (MoD) / Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) reporting (advantageous).

• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise effectively, and maintain high standards of accuracy.

• Confident communicator with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. Flexible working options are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

The next steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco, who are our FSC vetting partner. Their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy – Serco