Hybrid Financial Accountant: IFRS & CIPFA Expert

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development support

Volunteering days

Job summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team in Leeds. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid with 37 hours per week and a competitive salary of £52,619.

You will lead on statutory reporting, collaborate with budget holders, liaise with auditors, and support month-end processes while ensuring adherence to IFRS and CIPFA standards within a local government context.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB / CIMA accountant with membership of relevant accountancy body, or CCAB / CIMA passed finalist.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and the CIPFA Code of Practice and experience of preparing financial statements under these standards.
• Deep understanding of financial procedures and statutory reporting within a Local Authority or similar organisation.
• Experience in delivering in-year monitoring, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Proactively participate in and lead aspects of the production and delivery of statutory accounts and other statutory returns.
• Lead development of financial controls and reporting processes to drive improvement.
• Ensure compliance with financial standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CCAB / CIMA qualified

IFRS knowledge

Public sector accounting

Financial controls

Education

CCAB / CIMA finalist

Job description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team in Leeds. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid with 37 hours per week and a competitive salary of £52,619.

You will lead on statutory reporting, collaborate with budget holders, liaise with auditors, and support month-end processes while ensuring adherence to IFRS and CIPFA standards within a local government context.