Financial Accountant

An exciting opportunity for a newly-qualified accountant to step into industry

A varied role including a blend of technical and stakeholder-facing aspects

Our client is a PE-backed financial services firm in Leeds. The Financial Accountant sits within a high-performing finance team - proven by this role being recruited due to internal promotion. The position will see the successful candidate gaining exposure to business stakeholders of various seniority both in and outside of the finance function. The business offers an excellent benefits package including parking, bonus and enhanced pension contribution.

In this busy and varied Financial Accountant role, main responsibilities will include;

• Leading the period-end close for defined expense areas, partnering closely with Finance, Commercial and Operational colleagues to ensure costs are captured accurately and in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Producing regular management cost reporting for allocated business segments, providing insightful commentary on trends, performance and potential risk areas.
• Acting as a key support to Commercial Finance by explaining financial outcomes and the underlying causes of movements versus plan and forecast.
• Taking accountability for balance sheet integrity within your remit, including preparation and review of reconciliations and contribution to monthly balance sheet insight.
• Liaising with external audit teams in relation to assigned cost categories, coordinating responses and documentation to facilitate efficient and effective audit cycles.
• Maintaining strong compliance with the organisation's control environment while actively identifying and implementing improvements to processes and financial controls within your area.

In return, we're looking for :

• A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles within the Financial Services industry.
• Experience in managing and analysing servicing cost data.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with industry standards.

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £52,000.
• Company and personal performance-related bonus.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Opportunities to work within a mid-sized organisation in the Financial Services sector.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Financial Accountant, we'd love to hear from you!