Financial Accountant - Leeds

Jooble; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract in Leeds. The role involves preparing financial accounts, managing VAT reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge and experience with accounting software, particularly Business Central.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of financial accounting.
• Experience providing finance business partnering to non-finance budget holders.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage financial accounts and VAT returns.
• Collaborate with payroll for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage debtors and assist in digitizing expenses.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel

Business Central

Finance business partnering

Education

Finalist or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Accounting packages

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

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Financial Accountant - Leeds

Do you have thorough knowledge of financial accounting? Are you experienced with accountancy software and Excel? Do you have experience in cross-functional work to drive efficiency and financial awareness? We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Financial Control team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

You will play a crucial role in preparing and managing the financial accounts, preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns, and coordinating the preparation and distribution of management accounts to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive team members.

Your Role

As a Financial Accountant, you will be instrumental in preparing and reviewing monthly flash and final management accounts, while also analysing and suggesting improvements using Business Central software to enhance efficiencies and regular reporting. You'll collaborate closely with the payroll team to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage inter-division loans and departmental postings, and work with growth and innovation to track and analyse donations, ensuring all are billed and receipt dates recorded.

Your keen eye for detail will help maximize revenue by reviewing FairShare income variables and reconciling income and accruals, ensuring accrued income is billed promptly. You'll also manage debtors, assist in digitizing expenses, catalogue lease agreements, and document month-end processes for smoother handovers.

Additionally, you will work with Finance Business Partnering teams to ensure clear variance analysis in monthly management accounts, maintain balance sheet reconciliations for key balances, and manage transactional systems and processes, supporting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable specialists. The role involves working in cross-functional teams including collaborating with the procurement team to ensure correct classification of POs and related PIs. You will also deputise for the Financial Control Manager when required.

Other duties include owning the weekly update of the cash flow forecasting file, managing VAT reporting to HMRC, and the preparation and submission of the annual PSA return.

About You

• Finalist or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) (desirable)
• Thorough knowledge of accountancy
• Experience of providing finance business partnering to non-finance budget holders
• Expertise in the use of accounting packages and Excel spreadsheets, knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Experience of working to a structured month-end close timetable
• Experience of Microsoft Business Central or equivalent accountancy package (desirable)

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a culture of belonging. We are interested in who you are and your potential. If adjustments are needed in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Software Development