Financial Accountant
Leeds
New Jobs
Permanent
£52,619 a year
- You will ensure compliance with accounting standards while preparing financial statements and statutory reports in a collaborative team environment.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, experience in statutory reporting, and effective communication abilities.
- This full-time position based in Leeds offers a competitive salary with the option for part-time or job share arrangements.
Key Points:
- Permanent
- 37 hours pw
- Applications for part time / job share will be considered
- Closing date - Sunday 20 September 2026 at 23:55
Role details
We currently have a vacancy for a Financial Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team.
You will be working within a team of four, as part of the wider Finance & Commercial Services Directorate. As one of two Financial Accountants, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards and for leading on key aspects of the preparation of the statement of accounts and other statutory reporting, whilst also ensuring compliance with public sector processes and regulations.
You will play a key role in providing technical accounting advice to budget holders and business partners, in addition to recording statutory accounting adjustments in line with the CIPFA Code of Practice. You will also be taking an active role in month-end and year-end processes, including taxation and other aspects of the corporate finance. Additionally, you will be responsible for liaising with external auditors and other external partners, such as group entities, tax authorities, and external advisers.
Leeds
New Jobs
Permanent
£52,619 a year