Posted:
6/14/2026, 7:52:46 PM
Location(s):
Scotland, United Kingdom ⋅ City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Job Description:
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.
Your Impact:
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.
What you’ll do as a Project Accountant:
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.
Key Responsibility Areas:
What You'll Bring
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
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, 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.
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.
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Primary Location:
GB - EdinburghContract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
HybridWebsite: https://www.leonardo.com/
Headquarter Location: Roma, Botosani, Romania
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1948
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Cyber Security ⋅ Electronics ⋅ Space Travel