Financial Accountant

Michael Page; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday

Pension

Health cash plan

Wellbeing benefits

Recognition programmes

Employee discounts

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for a growing organisation in York. You will support accurate financial reporting, maintain strong controls and assist with audit and year-end processes.

This role offers hybrid working, a generous holiday allowance, pension, health plans, and wellbeing benefits, with a focus on improving systems during a period of growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Experience with financial controls, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate confidently with stakeholders.
• Enjoy solving problems and improving processes under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
• Own fixed asset accounting, grant accounting, reconciliations, VAT and tax compliance.
• Assist year-end accounts preparation and external audit.
• Improve financial controls and processes; enhance financial systems.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a growing organisation in a technically focused Financial Accountant position. You'll support accurate financial reporting, maintain strong controls and play a key role in audit, statutory accounts and continuous improvement activities.

Client Details

Our client is a large, purpose-driven organisation with a significant regional presence and ambitious plans for future growth. They combine commercial discipline with a strong social purpose and have built a collaborative culture where colleagues are empowered to make a genuine impact.

Description

As Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the organisation. You'll take ownership of key technical accounting activities including fixed asset accounting, grant accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT and tax compliance, whilst supporting year-end accounts preparation and external audit processes.

You will also play an important role in maintaining robust financial controls, improving financial systems and processes, and ensuring reporting remains accurate and compliant.

Profile

The successful candidate will be

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise and excellent attention to detail.
• They will bring experience of financial controls, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, alongside the ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with stakeholders across the business.
• You will be someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines within a collaborative team environment.

Job Offer

• Hybrid and agile working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Up to £47,000 with annual cost-of-living reviews.
• Strong pension provision and life assurance.
• Health cash plan and wellbeing benefits.
• Recognition and reward programmes.
• Employee discounts and cashback schemes.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• The opportunity to join a supportive finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best