Associate/Senior Associate - Value Financials

Leapfrog Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapfrog Limited is seeking a role focused on financial reporting technology. You will work with electronic templates on the Workiva platform, support client onboarding, system improvements and technical support while building knowledge of software development and automation.

Duties include maintaining templates, ensuring IFRS/GAAP alignment, assisting with testing and governance, delivering training to clients, handling enquiries, and supporting process improvements with data and automation.

Qualifications

• Experience using accounts preparation software and strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge.
• Background in project delivery or PMO activities with a technology focus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support clients with technical queries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic financial statement templates on Workiva.
• Ensure templates comply with IFRS and GAAP.
• Assist with testing, updates and platform improvements.
• Support client onboarding and training delivery.
• Collaborate with software teams on requirements and automation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

PMO experience

Client communication

Automation interest

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/ACA beneficial

Tools

Workiva

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Scripting basics

Job description

Job Ref: LF41474

Take your accounts preparation experience in a different direction with a role focused on financial reporting technology. You'll work across digital templates, client onboarding, system improvements and technical support while developing your understanding of software development and automation. It's a varied opportunity for someone interested in how technology can improve financial reporting.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development and maintenance of electronic financial statement templates using the Workiva platform.
• Work with Financial Reporting specialists to ensure templates remain accurate, consistent and compliant with relevant accounting standards.
• Assist with annual testing, technical updates and ongoing platform improvements.
• Support client onboarding and implementation of financial reporting solutions.
• Prepare training materials and deliver system training to clients.
• Monitor client enquiries through shared mailboxes and ticketing systems, resolving software and accounts preparation queries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve user experience, processes and system functionality.
• Prepare technical documentation, procedures and best practice guidance.
• Support technology-enabled projects, business change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with project planning, reporting, risk tracking and delivery of agreed milestones.
• Work collaboratively with software developers and technology teams to understand technical requirements and improvements.
• Support the use of data, automation and digital tools to improve financial reporting processes.
• Provide guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing to junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Ensure relevant quality, security, risk and governance standards are maintained.
• Contribute to wider team projects and client service initiatives.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience using accounts preparation software, together with a good understanding of financial reporting, IFRS and relevant GAAP standards. You'll have previous exposure to project delivery, technology-enabled change, PMO activities or consulting, with an interest in developing your knowledge of software development, data and automation. Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and support clients with technical queries. Experience with Workiva, Agile methodologies, Microsoft 365, Power BI or scripting and reporting toolswould be advantageous. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is expected, while ACCA/ACA or project management qualificationswould be beneficial. Candidates will be considered at Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on their skills and experience.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188 , or email [e-mail].