Ammunition Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Serco scores A on the Alion truth index.
Ammunition Accountant
Defence
Location: Defence Academy, Shrivenham (Swindon),on site five days a week
Full Time, Monday to Friday (8:00-16:00, Friday 8:00-15:30)
£Competitive
Band 7
Overview
We’re looking for an Ammunition Accountant to join our Stores team at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, near Swindon, providing an efficient service for the receipt, issue and safe custody of ammunition for Academy units and the DTUS Squadrons we support.
At its heart this is an organised, detail-driven administrative role. Instructors come to the stores for the rounds they need for weapon training and sign for them, and you record every movement accurately on the Management of Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) system. If you’re methodical, comfortable working to strict regulations and take pride in getting the detail right, we’d like to hear from you.
As part of this you’ll:
- Maintaining the ammunition account and ensuring compliance with storage regulations (JSP 482 - MOD Explosives Regulations)
- Coordinating the receipt, issue, control and accounting of all ammunition natures, applying approved accounting procedures
- Recording and maintaining ammunition account transactions on the Management of Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) system
- Preparing ammunition compound bays, and the natures held in them, for weekly (25%) stock-taking checks
- Keeping holdings free from bans and constraints, with inspection reports (fire, security, electrical, lightning protection) in date
- Collecting and returning ammunition and explosive natures to and from the Ammunition Depot
- Providing cover in the Clothing Stores when required
What you’ll need to do the role:
You don’t need to arrive with every qualification, as full training is provided if you’re successful. What matters most is that you bring:
- Eligibility for SC clearance, which usually requires five years’ continuous UK residency
- A full UK driving licence
- Good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise, and a flexible work ethic
- Basic MS Office skills, good communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- The ability to work on your own as well as part of a team
- Willingness to complete the required training: MOD Ammunition Storeman course, MJDI and Authorised Rep (Road)
Desirable
- Experience of the MJDI system, or of accounting for ammunition or other stores inventory
- Military stores experience, or experience of working in a military environment
- Current SC clearance
Experience of ammunition accounting or MJDI would be a real advantage, but it’s not essential. If you’re organised, accurate and eligible for SC clearance, we want to talk to you. Ex-service candidates are very welcome.
Please note: there is no weekend work or on-call. A Serco uniform is worn at all times on duty, and the role may involve driving or travelling in MOD-provided vehicles.
Why Serco:
Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.
What we offer:
- Pension - 6%
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Cash Plans, and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.