Statutory Reporting Accountant & Audit Lead - Hybrid

IPS Finance; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company based in Leeds is seeking a Hybrid Financial Accountant to support financial accounting operations, lead on statutory annual reporting, and take full ownership of the audit process. The role includes producing financial reports for senior management and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will hold a qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA and possess a strong background in financial accounting. This position offers flexibility with 3 days of work from home.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Strong background in financial and statutory accounting/reporting.
• Experience auditing or working closely with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Produce the annual statutory report, including detailed financial disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and reconcile VAT accounts.
• Deliver financial reporting and information to senior management.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support process improvements.
• Collaborate across the wider finance team.

Skills

Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Strong background in financial and statutory accounting/reporting

Experience auditing or working closely with auditors

Ability to produce high-quality financial reports for leadership

Proven ability to identify and implement process or control improvements

Job description

A professional services company based in Leeds is seeking a Hybrid Financial Accountant to support financial accounting operations, lead on statutory annual reporting, and take full ownership of the audit process. The role includes producing financial reports for senior management and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will hold a qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA and possess a strong background in financial accounting. This position offers flexibility with 3 days of work from home.