Financial Accountant

IPS Finance; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company based in Leeds is seeking a Hybrid Financial Accountant to support financial accounting operations, lead on statutory annual reporting, and take full ownership of the audit process. The role includes producing financial reports for senior management and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will hold a qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA and possess a strong background in financial accounting. This position offers flexibility with 3 days of work from home.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Strong background in financial and statutory accounting/reporting.
• Experience auditing or working closely with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Produce the annual statutory report, including detailed financial disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and reconcile VAT accounts.
• Deliver financial reporting and information to senior management.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support process improvements.
• Collaborate across the wider finance team.

Skills

Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Strong background in financial and statutory accounting/reporting

Experience auditing or working closely with auditors

Ability to produce high-quality financial reports for leadership

Proven ability to identify and implement process or control improvements

Job description

Hybrid financial accountant role (3 days WFH) with a professional services company based in Leeds centre.

You will support the organisation's financial accounting operations, lead on statutory annual reporting, and take full ownership of the audit process. You'll provide accurate financial information to internal teams and external stakeholders, while helping evolve financial systems and processes for continued improvement.

This position is open for an industry move or a 1st move from practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce the annual statutory report, including detailed financial disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and reconcile VAT accounts.
• Deliver financial reporting and information to senior management.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support process improvements.
• Collaborate across the wider finance team, including coaching less-experienced colleagues.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Strong background in financial and statutory accounting/reporting.
• Experience auditing or working closely with auditors.
• Ability to produce high-quality financial reports for leadership.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process or control improvements.

If you are interested in this Financial Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.