Governance & Control Financial Accountant in Yeovil

Job Description:

Salary Range: £53k to £55k

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 believe that strong financial foundations drive bold innovation. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth. At our Yeovil site we are looking for a Governance & Control Financial Accountant to join our team and act as the key finance representative for Quality Systems reviews, internal audit activities and Law 262 compliance.

Your impact

You will drive a strong culture of financial control, process discipline and continuous improvement across the business by supporting finance transformation initiatives, process improvement programmes and the adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions in order to enhance financial controls, reporting efficiency and data quality across the finance function.

You will be responsible for coordinating internal and external audit requirements, supporting statutory reporting activities, maintaining finance policies and procedures, and ensuring financial governance processes remain robust, effective and aligned to business requirements.

What you’ll do as Governance & Control Financial Accountant:

• Act as the Finance lead for Quality Systems Reviews, representing the Finance function in governance activities and ensuring all relevant CPRs, CIs, policies and procedures are maintained, reviewed and adhered to across the department.
• Coordinate the preparation, review and submission of Law 262 narratives in accordance with Group requirements and reporting timetables, ensuring appropriate documentation, evidence and governance standards are maintained.
• Serve as the primary Finance contact for Internal Audit activities, investigations and reviews.
• Coordinate the collection, validation and review of information required for External Financial Audits.
• Support the interpretation and application of accounting standards, Group accounting policies and financial governance requirements to ensure the accurate presentation of financial information.
• Support the preparation of the UK Statutory Accounts for the Helicopter Division, coordinating the collection, validation and review of information required by the UK Central Finance team.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of financial controls, identifying control weaknesses, process risks and opportunities for improvement, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions where required.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial governance principles. (Part Qualified accountant will be considered if close to qualification)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks, evaluate controls and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and proactively drive activities to completion.
  • Experience of financial controls, governance, compliance, audit or statutory reporting activities within a finance environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports, documentation and recommendations for a variety of stakeholders.
  • Strong systems aptitude with experience of ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Interest in process improvement, finance transformation and emerging technologies, including automation and AI applications within finance.

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

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.

• 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.

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Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid