Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for a highly regarded organisation in Leeds. The role involves preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and collaborating with teams for insightful analysis. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified and have experience in high-volume finance functions. The salary is up to £52,000 plus bonuses, benefits, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus

Free parking

Enhanced pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA/ ACCA qualification or equivalent required.
• Professional experience in finance is necessary.
• Experience with statutory accounts preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams for financial analysis.
• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes.
• Monitor financial metrics and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

ACA/ ACCA or equivalent

Professional experience

Experience of working within a high-volume workload Finance function

Preparation of statutory accounts

Intermediate Excel skills

Exposure to Financial systems

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

• A fantastic opportunity for a first-time practice mover into industry
• Work for a highly sought-after organisation in Yorkshire with progression routes

About Our Client

Our client is a highly sought after organisation based in Leeds. The Financial Accountant role sits within a well-established and long-serving team where there is a high importance placed on professional development and progression. There is opportunity to gain wider business exposure within other departments, so it is an excellent place to be for those looking to utilise their qualification and progress within their careers.

Job Description

In this busy and varied Financial Accountant role, you\'ll be expected to:

• Prepare and review financial reports to ensure compliance with statutory and organisational standards
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting
• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes within the organisation
• Monitor key financial metrics and offer recommendations for improvements
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting policies and procedures
• Provide support during audits, liaising with external auditors as required

The Successful Applicant

We\'re looking for:

• ACA/ ACCA or equivalent
• Professional experience
• Experience of working within a high-volume workload Finance function
• Preparation of statutory accounts
• Strong across all MS Office applications, with at least intermediate Excel skills.
• Exposure to Financial systems
• Proven ability of working to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset

What\'s on Offer

Salary up to c.£52,000 + Bonus + Free parking + Enhanced pension + Comprehensive benefits package + Development opportunities