Commercial Accountant

Role:
Commercial Accountant

Location:
Leeds, LS15 8GB

Hybrid schedule: 2-3 days a week in the office at Thorpe Park, Leeds.

Salary: £42,500 - £52,500 DOE, plus extensive benefits

Contract type:
Permanent

Employment type:
Full time

Working hours:
Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week. Core hours 09:30 – 16:00.

The Commercial Accountant plays a key role in driving financial performance through analysis, forecasting, and business partnering across the organisation. Supporting the Commercial Finance Manager and Finance Director, the role provides timely insights, real‑time forecasting, and meaningful performance commentary to inform decision‑making.

By working closely with stakeholders and budget holders, the role helps identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and profitability, while also supporting the financial modelling and evaluation of new projects and initiatives in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment.

We believe great people deserve great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after your health, finances, career and life outside work.

• Competitive contributory pension
• Occupational sick pay
• Long‑service awards and refer‑a‑friend bonuses
• Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life

• Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)
• Employee Assistance Programme and in‑house mental health support
• Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes
• Regular health and wellbeing initiatives

• Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Buy and sell holiday scheme

• Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
• Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% off health & beauty purchases
• 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services

• Regular social events throughout the year

• Design, maintain and enhance detailed financial models to accurately forecast business performance, providing clear variance analysis and commentary to budget holders
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting, analysis and forecasting processes to support business performance
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of key business drivers, tracking performance and assessing their impact on financial outcomes
• Analyse trends and performance data, providing actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders to support growth and profitability
• Partner with stakeholders and budget owners across the business to provide real‑time financial insights and support decision‑making
• Support commercial tenders, projects and new initiatives through robust financial modelling, cost analysis and scenario planning
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation, including regular interaction with the Senior Leadership Team
• Support the Commercial Finance Manager and Finance Director with ad‑hoc analysis, reporting and strategic initiatives
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, contributing to effective financial governance and decision‑making

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to analyse data and support strategic decision‑making
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse large and complex data sets
• Qualified, part‑qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Proven ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and innovative approach to identifying solutions
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring work is completed to a high standard
• Ability to build effective working relationships and confidently partner with stakeholders across the business
• Inquisitive mindset, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and contribute new ideas while remaining collaborative
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and act independently to achieve objectives

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.