Financial Accountant in Leeds

Leeds | £45,000 – £55,000 + bonus and benefits | Hybrid working

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant considering your first move from practice into industry? Perhaps you've enjoyed the technical side of audit and accounts preparation but want to move closer to the commercial decisions, systems and stakeholders that drive a business forward.

We're working with a Leeds-based business undergoing significant growth and transformation, looking to appoint a Financial Accountant into its expanding finance team.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring robust financial reporting, strengthening controls and supporting the wider business through a period of change. The role offers exposure to both statutory and management reporting, alongside opportunities to improve processes and influence how finance operates.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to make a long-term move into industry within a supportive environment that values development.

The role:

• Own key areas of the month‑end and year‑end close process.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the production of statutory accounts and external reporting requirements.
• Liaise with auditors and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Review and improve financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Partner with teams across the business to provide financial insight and analysis.
• Assist with systems improvements, automation projects and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support ad hoc projects as the business continues to evolve.

About you:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification.
• Currently working within audit, accounts or advisory in practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and an interest in financial reporting.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and interpreting financial information.
• Strong Excel skills and an eye for detail.
• Able to build relationships across the business and communicate confidently with stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and keen to drive improvements.

What's on offer:

• Salary of £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience.
• Bonus and enhanced pension contribution.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing finance team.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects.
• Modern offices in Leeds city centre.

Whether you’re currently in audit, accounts or advisory, this role offers the chance to use your technical grounding in a broader position with genuine scope to develop your career in industry.