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Financial Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd

York and North Yorkshire

Hybrid

GBP 55,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

A well-established organisation in York is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant. This role offers hybrid working and a clear path to becoming a technical expert, along with a competitive salary of up to £55,000. Ideal candidates should have strong financial reporting skills and relevant professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000
Hybrid working model
Clear progression path
Supportive team culture
Healthcare membership
Generous pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

  • Experience in a large accounting firm or financial reporting environment.
  • Strong background in statutory accounts preparation or audit of large entities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting.
  • Prepare annual Financial Statements and liaise with external auditors.
  • Produce quarterly VAT returns and support tax compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail
Excel
Technical knowledge of accounting standards

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Financial Reporting Accountant

Location: York (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Marks Sattin is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and values-driven organisation in York, currently recruiting for a Financial Reporting Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and ambitious finance professional to join a collaborative team and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial, tax, and capital reporting.

This role offers a clear development path to becoming the Society's technical accounting and tax expert, making it ideal for someone looking to deepen their expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver accurate and timely monthly and periodic financial reporting
  • Prepare annual Financial Statements for various entities and liaising with external auditors
  • Produce quarterly VAT returns and support wider tax compliance and computations
  • Develop investment and treasury reporting, including fund performance insights and liquidity forecasting
  • Collaborate with finance teams to ensure efficient and accurate reporting
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure compliance with capitalisation policies
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and stay up-to-date of changes in accounting standards
  • Line manage and mentor the Trainee Financial Accountant

Skills & Experience Required:

  • ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
  • Experience in a large accounting firm or financial reporting environment
  • Strong background in statutory accounts preparation or audit of large entities
  • Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs)
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary up to £55,000
  • Hybrid working model (York-based office)
  • Clear progression path into a technical expert role
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to work across a broad range of financial disciplines
  • Healthcare membership
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance

If you're a technically minded finance professional looking to take the next step in your career with a purpose-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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