Regulatory Reporting Accountant

Yorkshire Building Society Group; Guiseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider located in Guiseley is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Accountant for a fixed term contract. In this role, you will ensure compliance with financial regulations and deliver accurate reporting to regulators. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers hybrid working with one day per week at the Leeds office.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Performance-related bonus up to 15%

Pension contributions up to 11%

Private medical insurance and health benefits

Access to a benefits portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to explain complex financial requirements clearly.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports on deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Collaborate with auditors and regulators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Experience with large data sets

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a qualified Accountant looking for your next opportunity to make a difference? We are looking for a detail-oriented Regulatory Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team on a fixed term contract until 31/05/2026.

This role is critical in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and delivering accurate, timely reporting to regulators and stakeholders.

This role is hybrid - remote working and one day per week in our central Leeds office.

About the role

As Regulatory Reporting Accountant, you will -

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports in line with statutory deadlines

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies

• Collaborate with auditors, regulators, and internal teams to resolve queries

• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact

• Support the Finance department with ad-hoc analysis and reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all submissions

About you

We're looking for someone who is a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge. You will

• Be highly analytical with excellent attention to detail

• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly

• Be a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Be comfortable working with large data sets and financial systems

• Ideally have experience in Financial Services

About us

At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development.

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity.

We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you're excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on