Regulatory Reporting Accountant

ACCA Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + BH

Bonus up to 15% on target

Pension contributions up to 11%

Private medical insurance & healthcare

Benefits portal access

Job summary

YBS is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team in Leeds on a hybrid basis. You will prepare and submit regulatory reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in line with statutory deadlines.

You will collaborate with auditors and regulators, monitor regulatory changes, and provide ad-hoc analysis while maintaining thorough documentation and audit trails. This role values analytical mindset, clear communication and a proactive approach to solving complex data challenges.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Financial systems

Financial services experience

Job description

Are you a qualified Accountant looking for your next opportunity to make a difference? We are looking for a Regulatory Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team!

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

This role is hybrid with one day per week in our central Leeds office.

About The Role

• 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

• 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

• 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 were 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 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.