Assistant Management Accountant

Location

Leonardo, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Permanent

Hybrid

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our Leonardo site in Edinburgh.

You will assist overhead cost control of the Edinburgh cost-base and complete various management reporting requirements. The role accommodates custom working with a mixture of on‑site functional review meetings and home working. This role is based in Edinburgh with limited requirement for travel to other UK sites.

• Edinburgh Functional Overhead control and reporting
• Produce consolidated site inputs including total cost base, overhead costs, hours utilisation, headcount, and capital expenditure
• Cost‑base expenditure monitoring and reporting
• Direct and indirect hours efficiency through utilisation monitoring and reporting
• Cost base transaction reconciliation & support
• Input to integrated business plan for cost base and recoveries
• Produce consolidated annual budgets, monthly forecast and annual forecasts for the functions and projects, identifying major risks and opportunities
• Provide accurate and timely management information

• Experience in overhead accounting
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ideal experience in SAP
• Self‑motivated and driven to succeed
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA desirable but not essential)
• Experience in industry would be advantageous

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls such as National Security Vetting (NSV), Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) may apply. For more information and guidance please visit

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your well‑being, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge – Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure Your Future – Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance – All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning – Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a Friend – Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible Working – Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary location: GB – Edinburgh

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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