Financial Accountant: Drive Insightful Reporting & Impact

Forvis Mazars UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars UK is seeking a proactive Accountant to join the finance team. The role supports accurate financial reporting, statutory accounts, group consolidations, and year-end audit activities, while providing insightful analysis to drive business performance and decision-making.

Working closely with stakeholders, you will contribute to monthly and annual reporting cycles, identify risks and opportunities, and support finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or finalist with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a management or financial accounting role.
• Experience supporting or managing year-end procedures and liaising with external auditors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries including accruals and prepayments in line with accounting standards.
• Analyse and highlight risks and opportunities within the cost base and wider business performance.
• Deliver targeted financial reporting to support decision-making and drive behavioural change.
• Support the planning and delivery of monthly reporting and annual financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (or finalist)

Job description

Forvis Mazars UK is seeking a proactive Accountant to join the finance team. The role supports accurate financial reporting, statutory accounts, group consolidations, and year-end audit activities, while providing insightful analysis to drive business performance and decision-making.

Working closely with stakeholders, you will contribute to monthly and annual reporting cycles, identify risks and opportunities, and support finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.