Accounts Assistant

Based at our Yeovil site, reporting to the Accounts Manager the successful candidate will be working on a custom basis (home / site) closely with the team processing supplier invoices and resolving invoice issues with other functions

The successful candidate joins us at an exciting time during the implementation of new accounts payable processes and continuing business improvement.

What you'll do as an Accounts Assistant:

Processing supplier invoices to ensure prompt payment.

Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and Leonardo functions (eg Procurement)

Reconciling supplier statements.

Experience in electronic accounts payable processing (eg SAP), reconciliations and query resolution.

Able to prioritise own workload independently and on own initiative in identifying issues, resolving them and explaining them.

Able to communicate with other functions / levels within the company to resolve issues.

Proficient use of Excel spreadsheets., You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us


• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)


• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year


• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)


• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)


• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme


• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera


• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member


• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below