Senior Finance Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Senior Finance Accountant based in Leeds. This role involves comprehensive financial management responsibilities, including the production of reports, tax calculations, and governing internal controls. Candidates should be fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a robust background in both practice and industry, ideally with insurance experience. The position promises an engaging work environment with room for professional growth and interaction with senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in both practice and industry preferred.
• Ideally from an insurance or broking background.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed assets’ registers and nominal ledger.
• Produce monthly management accounts and regulatory returns.
• Assist with year-end financial statements and budget preparation.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Finance Accountant

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Client: Nashrock

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description

• Maintenance and review of fixed assets’ registers
• Maintenance of nominal ledger and all supporting spreadsheets/workings
• Updating FX rates and Bank reconciliation on Cash Manager
• Reviewing Bought Ledger and Cashbook reports
• Production of client money reconciliations
• Production of monthly management accounts
• Production of the Bii (monthly Income Report)
• Assistance in the calculation of corporate tax
• Production of VAT return
• Production of regulatory returns for the Group’s subsidiary companies (e.g., FCA’s RMAR, Resilience report)
• Assist in devising, implementing, and reviewing internal controls with respect to financial matters
• Assist in preparing the Group’s year-end financial statements and interim profit verification, including technical review and challenge of accounting consolidation
• Preparation of the Group’s annual budget
• Production of annual 1099 forms for US entity regarding supplier payments
• Calculation and proposal of FX trading activity and investment of surplus funds
• Review UK entities’ P11D’s and ensure timely payment and submission
• Maintain relationships with external counterparties (banks, consultants, etc.)
• Ad hoc duties as required

Skills and competencies

• Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, 2 years post-qualification
• Ideally from an insurance/broking background
• Experience in both practice and industry
• Proven senior management interaction
• Ability to use initiative to handle multiple challenges
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise
• Determination to meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and high-quality work
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure
• Familiarity with CASS (Client Money) rulebook, especially chapter 5 (highly desirable)