Job Description
Distinct is supporting a fast-paced, multi-site PLC to recruit a Financial Accountant to join the Group Finance team and provide additional support through a busy year-end and audit period.
This is a contract until the end of Dec 26.
This is a broad, hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership of key deliverables, and see tasks through to completion. Working across year-end, financial reporting and month-end activities, you will play an important role in relieving pressure across the existing finance team.
The successful individual will be a confident Financial Accountant with strong technical foundations, excellent problem-solving skills and experience operating within a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of key year-end deliverables and support the external audit process
- Lead the preparation and review of impairment models, including investment impairments
- Own sub-ledger to Trial Balance reconciliations, including debtors and creditors
- Lead and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving issues
- Support month-end close activities across the Group
- Support the Group consolidation process and year-end financial reporting
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, including supporting notes and disclosures
- Provide support with dilapidation accounting and associated calculations
- Take ownership of issues and proactively drive them through to resolution
- Work collaboratively with the wider finance team, providing additional capacity during a particularly busy reporting period
About You
- Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA – with relevant post-qualified experience
- Strong technical financial accounting and reporting background
- Previous experience supporting year-end and external audit processes
- Confident with balance sheet and sub-ledger reconciliations
- Experience of Group reporting and consolidation would be highly advantageous
- IFRS 16 experience is preferred but not essential
- Experience within a complex, fast-paced organisation, ideally retail, multi-site or another high-volume environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership
- Able to learn quickly, prioritise effectively and deliver to tight deadlines
- Positive, pragmatic “can-do” approach and happy to get into the detail when required
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Join a dynamic and innovative team in East Leeds, where your contributions as a Growth-Driven Management Accountant will be valued and recognised. We foster a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and offers opportunities for growth, ensuring you can expand your skills while making a meaningful impact within the finance team. With a focus on innovation and support, this role provides a unique chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working alongside experienced professionals.
