Project Accountant

Salary Range £53,269 - £58,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

At Leonardo, we are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team in Edinburgh. Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems and aerospace.

The role is a mixture of home based working and onsite in Edinburgh. You will be working as part of an integrated project team and part of the Edinburgh Finance Team. You will manage and be responsible for the financial and project reporting requirements for a specific group of projects. The role is within a dynamic business sector that looks to deliver solutions to a truly global marketplace.

As a Project Accountant you will manage and be responsible for the financial and project reporting requirements for a specific group of projects within the Airborne AESA Radar sector, providing accurate, timely and relevant management information as well as providing advice and guidance to the project teams. The role is part of a dynamic business sector that looks to deliver solutions to a truly global marketplace.

Finance play a key role in the service offering and this is a chance to make a difference as well as satisfy the statutory requirements.

• Supporting Financial Controller with preparation of sector monthly forecasts including assumptions, risks and opportunities and explanation of forecast movements.
• Supporting the business in producing robust monthly Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and quarterly Sales and Margin Trading Plans.
• Monitoring financial performance through the Monthly Forecast and Business Planning processes.
• Working with the Project Team / budget holders to understand forecast, Business Plans and CSR movements.
• Support business winning team in delivering optimal customer solutions.
• Reconciling financial data and resolving problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided.
• Ensuring all financial procedures and controls are applied as required; and supporting non finance functions on their application.
• Proactively seeking to improve local processes and working practices to drive efficiencies across the team and wider business to help drive the Finance function forward.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA).
• Strong understanding of IFRS 15 and its practical application.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the initiative to identify and drive improvements.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous SAP experience would be advantageous.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend financial reward through our referral programme.
• Flexible benefits up to £500 annually on private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

GB - Edinburgh

Permanent

Hybrid

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