Assistant Project Accountant

Job Description

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

This exciting role blends home-based flexibility with time on-site in Luton. You’ll be an important part of both an integrated project team and the Luton Finance Team, providing support to the Senior Project Accountant on the financial management and project reporting for a portfolio of projects. You’ll be working in a dynamic, fast-paced business sector that looks to deliver innovative solutions a global marketplace.

This role gives you the chance to make a real impact, supporting both statutory requirements and the delivery of high-value customer solutions in a dynamic business sector.

• Support the Project Accountants and 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.
• Ensure that the business focus is on cash flow, supporting raising of timely invoices and providing the required information to ensure that debt is paid in terms.
• 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.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives that drive the Finance function forward.

• Part Qualified in CIMA, ACA or ACCA will be considered.
• IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with both Finance and non-Finance colleagues, understanding their needs and providing support.
• Analytical and challenging mindset, able to question decisions within the integrated project team when appropriate.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to re-prioritise to meet key deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outputs and support.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with SAP (advantageous).
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to contribute to the projects and contracts you will be working on.

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

Primary location: GB
- Luton
- Cap. Green 300

Additional locations: GB
- Basildon, GB
- Edinburgh, GB
- Southampton

Contract type:
Permanent

Hybrid working:
Hybrid