Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Morley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team in Morley. This role offers newly-qualified accountants the chance to gain valuable industry experience while engaging with senior business stakeholders. The position provides competitive compensation between £45,000 and £52,000, alongside a performance-related bonus and enhanced pension contributions. Ideal candidates will have a recognized finance qualification and strong skills in accounting principles and data analysis.

Benefits

Company and personal performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension contribution

Opportunities for internal progression

Qualifications

• Recognised finance qualification required.
• Experience in finance within the Financial Services industry is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the period-end close for defined expense areas.
• Produce management cost reporting for business segments.
• Support Commercial Finance by explaining financial outcomes.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and prepare reconciliations.
• Liaise with external audit teams for assigned cost categories.
• Maintain compliance with the organization's control environment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles

Excellent attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Experience in managing and analysing servicing cost data

Education

Recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Michael Page Finance are partnering with a PE-backed financial services business in Leeds to search for a Financial Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly-qualified accountant to take a step into industry and gain valuable exposure to a wide variety of finance operations. The business offers internal progression opportunities and an excellent benefits package in return.

Client Details

Our client is a PE-backed financial services firm in Leeds. The Financial Accountant sits within a high-performing finance team - proven by this role being recruited due to internal promotion. The position will see the successful candidate gaining exposure to business stakeholders of various seniority both in and outside of the finance function. The business offers an excellent benefits package including parking, bonus and enhanced pension contribution.

Description

In this busy and varied Financial Accountant role, main responsibilities will include;

• Leading the period-end close for defined expense areas, partnering closely with Finance, Commercial and Operational colleagues to ensure costs are captured accurately and in line with relevant accounting standards.

• Producing regular management cost reporting for allocated business segments, providing insightful commentary on trends, performance and potential risk areas.

• Acting as a key support to Commercial Finance by explaining financial outcomes and the underlying causes of movements versus plan and forecast.

• Taking accountability for balance sheet integrity within your remit, including preparation and review of reconciliations and contribution to monthly balance sheet insight.

• Liaising with external audit teams in relation to assigned cost categories, coordinating responses and documentation to facilitate efficient and effective audit cycles.

• Maintaining strong compliance with the organisation's control environment while actively identifying and implementing improvements to processes and financial controls within your area.

Profile

In return, we're looking for:

• A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles within the Financial Services industry.
• Experience in managing and analysing servicing cost data.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 52,000.
• Company and personal performance-related bonus.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Opportunities to work within a mid-sized organisation in the Financial Services sector.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Financial Accountant, we'd love to hear from you!