Society Financial Control Senior Specialist

Skipton Building Society; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building society in the UK is seeking a Society Financial Control Senior Specialist to support financial reporting processes, oversee workloads, and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong knowledge of statutory reporting and a proactive approach to change. This role is based in Skipton with hybrid work options.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matching employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a drive to support change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key aspects of financial reporting processes.
• Oversee the day-to-day workloads of the Society Financial Control Specialists.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness of the function.

Skills

Statutory reporting knowledge

Technical accounting (IFRS9)

Strong communication skills

Commercial acumen

Finance systems proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Society Financial Control Senior Specialist

Hours: 18 months FTC. 35 hrs per week. Flexible working arrangements considered. Hybrid working. Ideally an expectation of 2 days a week at our Head Office in Skipton. Closing Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2025.

Who Are We?

We’re the fourth biggest building society in the UK and a mutual organisation — not a shareholder‑driven one. Skipton is a great place to work and we’re looking for someone to help keep customers at the heart of what we do. We’re currently re‑shaping what our team looks like for the future, making sure we are adding the most value to the Society.

What Will You Be Doing?

As the Society Financial Control Senior Specialist you will support the Senior Lead in the delivery of key aspects of our financial reporting processes.

• Deliver key aspects of the half‑year and full‑year statutory reporting processes, including the month‑end close reporting process through liaison with key internal stakeholders.
• Deliver key aspects of the documentation, implementation and maintenance of the financial control framework with the Society Financial Reporting and Control team.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness of the function by supporting best practice.
• Oversee the day to day workloads of the Society Financial Control Specialists.
• Maintain an appropriate breadth and depth of industry knowledge and external networks to inform accounting interpretations and application, ensuring assurance is relevant and contextual.
• Accountable for ongoing development of technical expertise and regulatory awareness to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements, supporting the delivery of good customer outcomes and fair value through informed financial reporting and assurance.

What Do We Need From You?

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with demonstrable post‑qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting and technical accounting, particularly IFRS9 requirements, with the desire and ability to be the SME in these areas.
• Experience operating in a similar role; financial services experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Proficient in finance systems; Workday experience would be advantageous.
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships both within the team and across the Society to achieve objectives.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link operational activity to financial outcomes.
• Strong communicator, able to explain complex accounting matters clearly and concisely.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a drive to support change and deliver excellent outcomes.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we support hybrid and flexible working where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

Other benefits available to you include:

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• Cycle to work initiative
• Discounted gym membership