A leading financial services organisation is seeking an Interim Accountant on a 6 month contract. We are looking for a senior finance professional who can investigate potential issues with financial information provided by a finance outsourcing company, take ownership of reconciliations, controls, and banking activities. It will suit a qualified accountant who can investigate potential issues and create solutions.
This is a hybrid working role in Leeds centre requiring 2 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconciliation of bank accounts and establish a robust ongoing reconciliation process.
- Manage transaction processing with the outsourced finance providers, including analysis of monthly accounts pack data, posting of journals, monthly bank reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Produce monthly reporting documentation.
- Partner with the outsourced suppliers to identify and implement improvements across accounting and banking operations.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
- Identify and implement enhancements to the accounting processes, focusing on strengthening controls and improving efficiency.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A proactive, self-starting accountant with strong technical accounting.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and drive process improvements.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Interim Accountant
Company: IPS Group Limited Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Leeds, LS1 2LE Job type: Contract Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Nov 2026
Summary
A leading financial services organisation is seeking an Interim Accountant on a 6 month contract. We are looking for a senior finance professional who can investigate potential issues with financial information provided by a finance outsourcing company, take ownership of reconciliations, controls, and banking activities. It will suit a qualified accountant who can investigate issues and create solutions.
This is a hybrid working role in Leeds centre requiring 2 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconciliation of bank accounts and establish a robust ongoing reconciliation process.
- Manage transaction processing with the outsourced finance providers, including analysis of monthly accounts pack data, posting of journals, monthly bank reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Produce monthly reporting documentation.
- Partner with the outsourced suppliers to identify and implement improvements across accounting and banking operations.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
- Identify and implement enhancements to the accounting processes, focusing on strengthening controls and improving efficiency.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A proactive, self-starting accountant with strong technical accounting.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and drive process improvements.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Interim Accountant in Leeds employer: IPS Group Limited
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