Treasury Accountant in Yeovil

Leonardo UK is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Treasury Accountant to join its Corporate Treasury & Insurance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day treasury operations of a leading global aerospace, defence, and security company. Working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will contribute to the effective management of corporate cash, payment processing, reconciliations, and financial controls, while supporting wider treasury activities across the business. The role offers exposure to a broad range of treasury functions and would suit an individual with experience in finance, treasury, or banking who is looking to further develop their career within a dynamic organisation.

What You’ll Do as Treasury Accountant

• Provide support regarding the day-to-day management of Leonardo UK Corporate Cash, including daily forecasting and cash positioning/sweeping processes.
• Work independently under own initiative to prepare the month-end cash actual files and update Hyperion accordingly.
• Verify and approve payments, liaising with the initiators to ensure all payments are processed efficiently.
• Work independently to provide support in resolution of complex bank account, cash book, and trial balance issues.
• Process and allocate cash entries via Piteco / SAP (receipts and payments) and manually via journal.
• Reconcile relevant bank accounts and loan accounts as appropriate.
• Provide support to the other members of the Leonardo UK Treasury team and deputise during leave and holidays.
• Process cash accruals and prepayments.
• Ensure adequate governance and controls are maintained, applying accounting standards correctly.
• Assist in coordinating the external financial audit and internal audits when required.
• Work closely with the Piteco consultant to ensure reporting is captured correctly.
• This role may also support other activities carried out by the wider Treasury team, including cash receipt allocation, bank account administration, inter-divisional loans, downloading bank statements and uploading/maintaining transactional information within the Piteco TMS.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting software such as SAP and Treasury Management Systems.
• Previous experience within a finance-related environment, including accountancy or treasury, or a recognised accounting or treasury qualification; full training will be provided.
• Well-developed organisational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Sound understanding of financial processes, controls, and accounting procedures.
• A collaborative team player who can work effectively both independently and within a remote or hybrid working environment.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and develop within the role.

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 – National Security Vetting (NSV) – may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

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.
• 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 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.

Location & Contract

Primary Location: GB - Basildon
Additional Locations: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type: Employee-Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid