Assistant Project Accountant

Leonardo SpA; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology company in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant. This role supports the Senior Project Accountant with financial management and project reporting. Offering a hybrid working model, the ideal candidate will bring excellent communication skills, analytical mindset, and proficiency in financial management tools. Join us for competitive benefits and the chance to be part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Generous leave including flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Flexible working options

Tailored benefits package

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified in CIMA, ACA or ACCA will be considered.
• IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition knowledge advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Accountant with preparation of monthly forecasts.
• Produce robust monthly Contract Status Reports and quarterly Trading Plans.
• Work with Procurement team on Purchase Order material management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive approach

Advanced Excel skills

SAP experience

Education

Part-Qualified in CIMA, ACA or ACCA

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

At Leonardo, we are looking for an Assistant Project Accountant to join our team in Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh, and you will support the Senior Project Accountant on the financial management and project reporting for a portfolio of projects. You will be part of an integrated project team and the Edinburgh Finance Team in a dynamic, fast-paced business that delivers innovative solutions to a global marketplace.

As an Assistant Project Accountant you will

• Support the Senior Project Accountant with preparation of sector monthly forecasts including assumptions, risks and opportunities and explanation of forecast movements.
• Support the business in producing robust monthly Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and quarterly Sales and Margin Trading Plans.
• Monitor financial performance through the Monthly Forecast and Business Planning processes.
• Work with the Project Team / budget holders to understand forecast, Business Plans and CSR movements.
• Work closely with the Procurement team on Purchase Order material management for revenues.
• Reconcile financial data and resolve problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided.
• Ensure all financial procedures and controls are applied as required and support non‑finance functions on their application.
• Support process improvement initiatives that drive the Finance function forward.

What you’ll bring

• 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 is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

• 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 LinkedIn 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.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

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.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid