External Reporting Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services firm in Leeds is seeking a qualified finance professional to join its central team in a newly created reporting role. The position offers exposure to group-level reporting and technical accounting, with opportunities for process improvements. The ideal candidate should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, have a background in financial reporting, and possess strong Excel skills. This role is vital for ensuring effective and timely reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant professional certification.
• Experience in financial reporting or group finance.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial reports.
• Assist in production of statutory accounts.
• Contribute to development of finance processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Strong Excel skills

Technical accounting

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

A well-established, multi-entity organisation is seeking a qualified finance professional to join its central team in a newly created reporting role. This position offers broad exposure across group-level reporting, statutory compliance, and technical accounting, with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process improvements and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly consolidated financial reports and executive-level summaries
• Assist with the production of statutory accounts and coordination of external audit activity
• Contribute to the development and documentation of finance processes and internal controls
• Provide technical accounting input on matters such as new standards and acquisition-related activity
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and timely reporting across the group

Ideal candidate

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Background in financial reporting, group finance, or external audit
• Strong working knowledge of UK accounting standards
• Strong Excel skills